We need to remember,
that resurrection is not just a mysterious event
that once happened long ago.
We need to know – to live –
the truth of resurrection for ourselves,
and for our world,
daily.
And so we pray that we and our world
may recognise and embrace the little resurrections
that are always all around us,
and may we give ourselves to be
life-carriers wherever we are able.
Where lives are lost because human greed and power-mongering
drive people into poverty and war
may resurrection be found
in simplicity, generosity and peace-making.
Where people are imprisoned by the sickness in their bodies
or in the hearts of those who enslave them,
may resurrection be found
in community, in compassion,
and in our constant striving for freedom for all.
Where women and men are kept from abundant life
through unjust policies and unequal opportunities,
may resurrection be found
in gracious laws and open doors.
Where the earth and its creatures are destroyed
through expediency and carelessness,
may resurrection be found
in honouring all life and in mindful living.
And so, wherever life may seem to be lost,
may we remain people of hope,
of justice and of grace
and may we become skilled at seeing and unleashing
your little resurrections.
Amen.
Submitted by Sarah Quaranta
Resource: Sacredise.com