Gracious Father, who is patient with us stubborn and slow people, grant us understanding and forgiving hearts, that when another hurts…

Lord God, whose being is light and whose nature is goodness, teach us to live honorably, doing good while we still have the opportunity,…

God of light and truth, from whom nothing is hidden, give us courage to set aside those things that are fit for hiding and secrecy and…

Almighty God, who calls to us in scripture, creation, Spirit, and friend, rouse us from our stupor and slumber, that we would see clearly…

Lord God, whose Law protects us from harm, teach us to seek good for one another rather than merely to avoid what is wrong, that we might…

Rabbi, who knows the truth of our hearts, remind us of our call to confront one another directly when we are troubled, that we might not…

Trinitarian God, who enjoys perfect unity with one another, grant us courage to confess to one another our frustrations and resentments,…

Lord of all who live, who humbled yourself to take on the form of the least of us, keep us from hubris and vain beliefs of our high…

Gentle teacher, who stepped into our lives and our flesh in order to live among us, teach us to be present with one another and to share…

Lord Jesus, who forgave even those who condemned you to die, teach us to bless our enemies and those who hate us, that your creation…