Pastoral Prayer for April 21, 2024

Our pastoral prayer this morning is in honor of Earth Day 2024,

and is by Paul Winter:

Loving Creator God,

All praise be yours through Brother Sun.

By Mother Earth, the Spirit be praised.

By Brother Mountain, Sister Sea,

Through Brother Wind and Brother Air

Through Sister Water, Brother Fire

The stars above give thanks to Thee,

All praise to those who live in Peace.

Loving Creator God,

All praise be yours, through Brother Wolf.

All praise be yours, through Sister Whale.

By nature’s song, the Spirit be praised.

By Brother Eagle, Sister Loon,

Through Brother Tiger, Sister Seal,

Let creatures all give thanks to Thee.

All praise to those who live in Peace.

Ask of the Beasts and they shall teach you

the beauty of the Earth.

Ask of the Trees and they shall teach you

the beauty of the Earth.

Ask of the Flowers and they shall teach you

the beauty of the Earth.

Ask of the wind and it shall teach you

the beauty of the Earth.

Amen.