Holy Spirit,
move me now.
Move through the quiet places within me
where fear still lingers
and hope grows weary.
Breathe into my heart again
the fire of compassion,
the courage to speak truth with love,
and the wisdom to listen deeply
to the cries of the world.
Holy Wisdom-Sophia,
move us now.
Move through our communities,
our churches,
our homes,
and our aching world
with your healing presence.
Break open every wall
that divides your people.
Shatter the chains of exclusion,
patriarchy,
violence,
and fear.
Awaken in us
the vision of a Church renewed—
a community of equals
where every voice is honored,
every gift welcomed,
and every table open.
Spirit of Pentecost,
dance among us
like wind and flame.
Set our hearts ablaze
with Gospel equality,
radical hospitality,
and compassionate justice.
Move through women and men, all genders-
young and old,
through prophets, dreamers, and seekers,
through all who long
for a more loving world.
Holy Spirit,
move me now
so that I may become
an instrument of your peace.
Move us now
so together
we may rise in love,
walk in hope,
and co-create
the Beloved Community
Jesus dreamed into being.
Amen.
—Rev. Dr. Bridget Mary Meehan, ARCWP
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