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An Easter Prayer

Risen Jesus, how astounding is your love …

a love that heals, saves, gives unconditionally and lasts forever.

Risen Jesus, how amazing is your life …

a life that creates, nourishes, encourages and sustains.

Risen Jesus, how enduring is your hope …

a hope that restores life, brings joy and creates peace.

Like Mary who waited at the tomb until you called her name and sent her on mission …

May we be open and ready to respond to our call whenever we hear you say our name.

Like Thomas who was honest enough to express his doubts in seeking truth …

May we be sincere in our faith and seek truth through prayer, scripture, reflection and dialogue.

Like the apostles who were given nourishment and hope when Jesus fed them on the shore …

May we be strengthened by the love and tenderness of Jesus who cares for us, body and soul.

Like Peter who humbly owned his failures and faults and grew from them …

May we recognize both the weeds and the wheat of our lives and use them to grow stronger and wiser.

Like the disciples on the way to Emmaus who recognized Jesus in the scriptures and the breaking of bread …

May we find Jesus present whenever scripture is heard, bread is broken and the community gathered in love.

Risen Jesus, whenever we come together in glad celebration during this Easter Season, may your presence within and among us energize us for generous service to your kingdom here on earth. Amen.

Julianne McCauley, O.S.U.