Opening Prayer
Your Wisdom is selective, gentle, and all-embracing. You change us, Eternal God, transforming us from small mustard seeds into life-giving people. You continue to move our hearts so that we forgive instead of seeking revenge, that we do not scandalize innocent ones. Your Wisdom helps us discern what is right and how to live with integrity, sincerity, and wholeness. Help each of us be open to the gentle way Your Wisdom sneaks into our souls and transforms us. Please strengthen me against evils that invade my spirit, sap my energy, and distort my ability to respond to Your Wisdom. Increase my faith in the power and presence of Your Holy Wisdom.
Lord Jesus, St. Leo tried to unify and heal the brokenness of your Body, the Church. I need your help to heal your broken Body today. Give me your Wisdom, Word and power not to fracture more your Body by making judgments which exclude or hurt, or by behaviors which damage the dignity of others. InSpirit me with humility so that when I am feeling high and mighty, I can look at you, the King of the whole universe.
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