Each dawn proclaims resurrection. Every sunrise tells of a new beginning and all creation sings for joy. From the start of time, Divine Creator, you painted each day with light, fashioned beauty from mountain heights to valley lows, and caused praise to whistle through trees and splash on seashores. When we took to hurrying through beauty, bruising each other and taking blessings for granted, you sent Jesus to open our eyes to the new dawn and stir our dreams to a new beginning. Holy and loving are you, O God, for each dawn is a resurrection gift, a possibility to deepen relationships, forgive ourselves and those near to us, make peace and share love.
Every sunrise rolls back the stone of doubt and lets the alleluia loose.
Wondrous and great are you, O God. How precious it is to be held in a circle of prayer, to feel joy and laughter erupt and to have our doubts eased. How precious to have our tears gathered into pearls and our feet placed on the path of peace. Risen Christ, be among us again and send us forth in joy. God wishes that all will be saved.