“Break the bread of new creation where the world is still in pain. Tell its grim, demonic chorus “Christ is risen! Get you gone!” God the First and Last is with us. Sing Hosanna everyone.”
Brian Wren, 1986. Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna! Chalice Hymnal, #222.
For too long Lord, we have allowed ourselves to be misled by the grim demonic chorus emanating through all of our media and playing to our hates and our fears.
Open our ears that we might hear beyond the shouting, the sneers, the chatter, the dismissals, the deflections.
Help us to hear through the mendacity to find the truths that are aligned with your justice, your wisdom, your mercy.
Open our ears that we might listen for and find the voices of compassion, and knowledge and love.
Help us to hear your hope, your peace. And then help us to follow your word, O Lord.
Amen
Prayers For Our Country 