I came across this litany in the divine hours - I found it very powerful and am thinking about including it in the communion service i am preparing for our faith community...
The litany
For the peace from above, for the loving kindness of God, and for the salvation of my soul, I pray to the Lord.
Lord have mercy.
For the peace of the world, for the welfare of the Holy Church of God, and for the unity of all peoples, I pray to the Lord.
Lord have mercy.
For my city, for every city and community, and for those who live in them, I pray to the Lord.
Lord have mercy.
For seasonable weather, and for the abundance of the fruits of the earth, I pray to the Lord.
Lord have mercy.
For the good earth which God has given us, and the wisedom and will to conserve it, I pray to the Lord.
Lord have mercy.
For the deliverance from all danger, violence, opression and degradation, I pray to the Lord.
Lord have mercy.
For the absolution and remission of my sins and offences, I pray to the Lord.
Lord have mercy.
Defend me, deliver me, and in your compassion protect me, O Lord, by your grace.
Lord have mercy.
Lord have mercy.
I need it.
Nice post.
Posted by: Shannon | 30 June 2007 at 05:30 AM
Shannon, thank you and me too!
Posted by: Paul | 01 July 2007 at 08:55 AM