Monday, August 27, 2012

CofE publishes prayer for the Paralympic Games

The Church of England has published a new prayer for the Paralympic Games.

The prayer has been composed by the Liturgical Commission and added to a section of the Church's website that is designed to resource churches for their engagement during the 2012 Games.

It is published in full below.

A Prayer for the Paralympic Games

Lord Jesus Christ,
your love is more than gold,
and the warmth of your welcome is a taste of heaven.

We thank you for all involved in the London Paralympic Games;
for the skill and bravery of athletes;
for the wisdom and care of judges who ensure an equal chance for all;
for the support and encouragement of coaches and teammates;
and for the grace and kindness of volunteers who welcome all who come.

We ask that as the champions of the world unite in the spirit of Paralympic competition
you would grant us a vision of a world
united in mutual respect and tolerance
united in fairness and encouragement
united in harmony and peace.

We ask this in your name.

Amen.