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From Darkness to Light
Opening Prayer:
As 2023 ends, we are reminded of the challenges we faced: both unique and long standing: The Pandemic; the election; Black lives not mattering; Women not valued; Illnesses, Immigrants in camps; Children separated from their parents; The effects of climate change; Wars in Ukraine and Israel, and a world filled with hate. We ask God to help us in our fight for justice. We ask God to be beacons of Light, Hope and Love. We ask God to show us how to shine our light, both locally and throughout the world.
Opening Song: May the Christ Light Shine in You by Kathy Sherman
https://youtu.be/tY0Rj9Yd2lk
Reading: (Christine Sine)
God as this new year dawns, may we take time to see the newness you are giving birth to. May we not be blinded by the darkness that consumes our world.
Or consumed by the fear that paralyzes our actions.
May we remember,
That out of winters’ darkness you bring forth light, That out of winter’s death you give birth to new life.
May we remember,
That which has been dormant will spring to life,
That which has been pruned will sprout new strength,
May we remember,
You are the light by which we see, You are the fountain that gives us life.
God as this new year emerges,
May we give birth to that which honors you.
May we bring to life that which allows your goodness to shine, may we give fresh expression to your eternal world.
And in the depths of our hearts may we cry, Your kin-don come,
Your will be done,
On earth as it is in heaven.
Reflection time
Prayers of Petition: (Garth Hewitt)
God it is a new year full of new opportunities.
We ask forgiveness for the past and make resolutions for the future.
May we show your love and live your way.
May we take time to pause and draw strength and let our souls catch up
and be refreshed through the year.
May we show your love and live your way.
May we remember the poor and forgotten, the marginalized and the weak, and find ways to show your compassion.
May we show your love and live your way.
May the healing hope of the gospel be integral to our lives so that the ways of justice and peace are reflected in us.
May we show your love and live your way
May we take time to see the beauty of your world -
To see the beauty of trees, flowers, birds and animals-
To cherish them and work for the sustaining of our garden home- So that we leave it in good state for generations to come
May we show your love and live your way.
May our hearts be refreshed by joy, music, creativity, love and hope So we in turn can bring hope and joy to others.
Throughout this year may we show your love and live your way
Closing Prayer: ( parts taken from a Fr. Richard Vosko Gaudete Sunday sermon)
In 2024, may we see that: Black lives Will matter: Women will be recognized for who they are. Immigrant children held in detention centers will be freed.
Prisoners will be treated with respect. Sick people will be well again. The Wars in Ukraine and Israel will end. Mass shootings will stop.
AND May we say “YES” to YOU as Mary and Joseph did.
God, in us, and around us, gives us something to be joyful about after all.
Closing Song: I’ll Light a Candle by Karen Drucker
https://youtu.be/vqM1_u_aUR8?si=KAFPJFDb_HU_3lwO
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