1998 Carrillon on Line VOL XXX No. 3. On the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem looking across the valley to the Temple Mount and the Beautiful Gate one can imagine how the disciples caught up in the Spirit would ask Jesus for a prayer. Jesus responded with what we now call the Lord's Prayer, a prayer that has unified Christians of every variety. It is a common prayer.
Common prayer is at the heart of our life together.
Yesterday parishioners offered a prayer vigil for Barbara Cook who was undergoing an eleven hour surgery. They held her in their common prayer. It strengthened her and she felt loved. All trusted in common in the Lord whose compassion heals. No matter where we are - homebound, hospitalized, at a desk, or a dining room table, we abide in Christ's love.