Each Sunday, as part of our liturgy, I offer up prayer on behalf of the people. This used to be called 'The Pastoral Prayer'. As an aid in focusing our thoughts I begin with a quote that I have found somewhere or other. It seems good to post these quotes since, at least in my opinion, they really are very helpful. So, here's the first.
the Helper of the helpless,
the Hope of those who are past hope,
the Savior of the tempest-tossed,
the Harbor of the voyagers,
the Physician of the sick…
You know each soul and our prayer,
each home and its need.
Become to each one of us
what we most dearly require,
receiving us all into your kingdom,
making us children of light,
and pour on us your peace and love,
O Lord our God.
Amen.
Basil the Great
4th Century Bishop