Juneteenth Prayer

Contributed by Stephen Wickman, St. Thomas Episcopal

In this 250^th year of American independence, this Juneteenth prayer from the Roman Catholic Sisters of Mercy (www.sistersofmercy.org) reminds us of our commitment to the equality of all people and our aspiration to form “a more perfect union.”

“Good and gracious God,
Who loves and delights in all people,
we stand in awe before You,
knowing that the spark of life within each person on earth is the spark of your divine life.

Differences among cultures and races are multicolored manifestations of Your Light.

May our hearts and minds be open to celebrate similarities and differences among our sisters and brothers.

We place our hopes for racial harmony in our committed action and in Your Presence in our Neighbor.

May all peoples live in Peace.

AMEN.”

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