Grace filled, holy other,
be present to us as
we are vulnerable and
in touch with our body wholeness.
Giver of life,
we respond to your affirmation
of the sacredness of our flesh,
of our incarnation,
with all its physical potential
and sensuous beauty.
We praise you
for the precious gift of sacred bodies,
all parts of our bodies,
for the pleasure and power they express.
Help us to understand the how our spirituality
is enriched by
claiming our sexuality
so that we may be more truly whole,
more truly holy.
Compassionate God,
we claim our membership in the human family,
your family.
We long to be embodiments
of Christ's love,
love for your family
and for ourselves.
Wherever there is suffering
amid poverty, war, oppression, illness and loss,
wherever life is being lived by illusions
of success, security and power,
may we be channels for healing,
your healing
that is deeper and fuller than the
immediate consolation and comfort
we often seek,
a healing that shows forth
your grace.
June 21, 1992