Lenten post A Prayer

Come, O Holy Spirit!
Come, open us to the wonder, beauty and dignity
of the diversity found in each culture,
in each face, and in each experience we have
of the other among us.
Come, fill us with generosity
as we are challenged to let go and allow
others to share with us
the goods and beauty of earth.
Come, heal the divisions
that keep us from seeing the face of Christ
in all men, women and children.
Come, free us to stand with and for those
who must leave their own land in order
to find work, security and welcome in a new land,
one that has enough to share.
Come, bring us understanding, inspiration,
wisdom, and the courage needed to embrace
change and stay on the journey.
Come, O Holy Spirit,
show us the way.

--a prayer from the Sisters of Charity of New York
From Life Upon the Sacred Stage ;blog of Retta Blaney