From light comes life.
Deep in the earth, a seed begins to grow.
In our imagination, an idea takes root.
In a moment, love grows.
Safe in the womb, a baby turns.
Song “Christ be our light”
A candle is lit.
We light a candle for hope, sending
prayers high into the inky heavens and
dreams deep into our human soul.
We light a candle for hope. May it light our way.
We say the Lord’s Prayer in our own language
Psalm 25
To You, Lord, I lift up my soul.
2 My God, in You I trust,
Do not let me be ashamed;
Do not let my enemies rejoice over me.
3 Indeed, none of those who wait for You will be ashamed;
Those who deal treacherously without cause will be ashamed.
We pray for Israelis and Palestinians, the hostages of both sides and the war in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon, for Ukrainians and Russians, for Syria, Ethiopia, for Kosova and Serbia and all places where there is war. We pray for peace makers and humanitarian corridors, for the children and the terrified and for people of good will to work together to change the world.
May we not fail you though we face great dangers.
Give us your peace, your wisdom and your strength. Amen
Song “Light of the world”
In the depth of silence
No words are needed
We are just called to listen
And in the midst of confusion
To hear your voice. Amen.
©Iona Community and Janet Morley adapted
