Moment of Oneness = May 3, 2023

Picture taken from Moment of Oneness 4/27/22

“Care for the environment” Pope Francis

Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81507551772
Meeting ID: 815 0755 1772
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Introduction: Welcome all of you who are blessed and your earth object.

Opening Prayer:  We gather in celebration of the world that surrounds us, reminding us of the deep and lasting love that has been bestowed upon all creation.

Opening song: “Chasing Coral”, “Tell Me How Long”. Music video, Kristen Bell from Netflix

https://youtu.be/MuJbnDsKfMI

Prayer by Pope Francis from Laudato Si”

Reader 1:  All powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of creatures.

You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.

Pour out upon us the power of love,

that we may protect life and beauty.

Fill us with peace, that we may live as brothers

and sisters,harming no one.

Reflect

Reader 2: O God of the poor

help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes.

Bring healing to our lives,

that we may protect the world and not prey on it

that we may sow beauty, not pollution and distruction.

Reflect...

Reader 1:Touch the hearts of those

who look only for gain

at the expense of the poor and the earth.

Teach us to discover the worth of each thing,

to be filled with awe and contemplation,

to recognize that we are profoudly united

with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light.

We thank you for being with us each day.

Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle

for justice, love and peace. Amen

Each of  you take your earth treasure and bless it. Take turns saying your blessing out loud after I say your name.  Pay close attention to your treasure as you say your blessing.

Closing Song: “Thank You For This Day” by Karen Drucker

https://youtu.be/lf9vRwf2254