This is my prayer...

Almighty God, heavenly father,
I give you thanks for this new day,
thank you for another opportunity
to be a part of your marvelous creation.
I pray for the brothers of the Society of St. John
the Evangelist, those in the monastery and those abroad,
may they continue to live out your call through their guidance,
worship, and hospitality.
I pray for Tom, Bud, and Gayle, may they, through their
example, continue to lead your church in the Diocese of Massachusetts.
I pray for my parish family at St. John's,
may they continue to be a beacon of love and fellowship
in the community.
Dear God, be with my mother and give her the strength
to be the steadfast rock upon which I and so many rely upon.
Be with my brothers Will and Alec, may they come
to know your love through Christ and live out your call for them.
Be with the rest of my friends and family, so that I will be able see them all
again soon.
Be with all of those who suffer, who are alone,
and who will go hungry this day.
I give you thanks for this new community at CDSP,
that has supported me during this time of transition.
God, give me the strength to continue to do what needs to be done.
Take away my fears, my doubts, and remind me
that with Christ I am not alone.
All this I ask in the name of my Lord and Saviour,
your Son Jesus Christ.
Amen.