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| Michele Birch Conery wearing white stole |
We
know that we have chosen
To
walk in the way of Jesus.
The
way is the same now as it has always been
And
will be.
We are companions on this path
Companions
walking together
In
our joys and sorrows.
Together
we live into justice work
We
live into Christ
The
Messiah.
(Silence and then chant)
“ Adoremus te Domine.”
2.
The
fullness of Spirit’s anointing
Indwells
in us anew today.
It
is not for us only but for the nourishment of our hearts
so that we may nourish and serve others
and
in turn, surrender to being served,
We
remember the ways we have answered
Our
God’s request of us. We take our service
Seriously
as we speak encouragingly to those
who are anxious and sorrowing.
At
this time of the 21st century, on this day of concern for a world gone
into crisis, we strengthen where we can be received.
(Silence and then chant)
“
Adoremus te Domine.”
3.
We
bring a wreath of flowers instead of ashes,
The
oil of gladness instead of tears.
We
bring a cloak of hope instead of despair
We
take comfort in the prophetic words of Isaiah
Who
raises our spirits by giving us a new name.
We
are trees of integrity as we repeatedly rebuild
What
has been ruined and as we take our fresh knowing
Into
the future coming to meet us.
(Silence and then chant)
“
Adoremus te Domine.”
4.
Our
time in the 21st century struggles for equality, inclusivity
And
respectful regard for one another, no matter our differences. Together, we
struggle for the preservation of the planet and for all species. Westruggle with those who have been
disenfranchised, with refuges, with the orphaned ,the bereft and homeless.
Together, we continue our walk in Jesus’ way.
(Silence and then chant)
“
Adoremus te Domine.”
5.
Jesus’
way is not determined by a code of conduct but a way of compassion we live
into. We are called to realize our justice
work as Jesus did, by speaking truth to power while remembering
that mercy is necessary to compassion.
May
we remember this in cherishing our own calling
into
our service within the necessities of our historical time.
(Silence and then chant)
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“
Adoremus te Domine.”
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