Weaving is not something I have done very often, but a weaving metaphor seems appropriate when political strands are divided … families are broken … countries are shattering from within … the world seems to be moving away from democratic principles … and people are not reflecting the ideals of peace and love which religious and philosophical leaders have taught and modelled for centuries.

People need a vision – a vision of hope
for “where there is no vision, the people perish.”   

The Weaving Prayer surfaced on this the eve of Holy Week (the final week of the Season of Lent in the Christian calendar which commemorates the final days of Jesus’ life, leading to his crucifixion and resurrection), known as Palm Sunday.  The prayer is for them and for those who may not align with the Christian faith yet also need a vision of hope.

WEAVING PRAYER
Weave, O Holy One, our differing threads of opinions,
our global fear, our various political strands,
our diverse liturgical expressions,
our different ways of looking at the world
into a sacred tapestry
so that we will be empowered to hope
and vision a world where Love, not fear, not ego, not pursuit of power, not idolization of money
is the centre of decisions, thoughts, actions and conversations.

Great Weaver of all,
when we find ourselves regretting the past,
when we are uncertain of the present,
when we are fearful of the future,
help us.
May this coming week (Holy Week) be one of hope, not panic.
May it be one of gentle reflection, not listening to the fear mongers.
And may it be a week of inner response, not reaction which clouds our vision of hope.

O Great Weaver, encourage us
not to focus on the underside of the Tapestry where our knottedness, frayed ends, and tattered threads can be seen.
but where we may envision the entire Tapestry of community:  a tapestry of differing colours, customs, abilities, religions, languages, and ages, as we work together during these difficult days
towards a vision of love, peace, respect and kindness.
Amen. So be it.  Amen.

© June Maffin
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