Under Her Wings

At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to Jesus, “Get away from here, for Herod wants to kill you.” He said to them, “Go and tell that fox for me, ‘Listen, I am casting out demons and performing cures today and tomorrow, and on the third day I finish my work. Yet today, tomorrow, and the next day I must be on my way, because it is impossible for a prophet to be killed outside of Jerusalem.’ Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! See, your house is left to you. And I tell you, you will not see me until the time comes when you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.’” Luke 13.31-35 

Under Her Wings - A Litany

Loving God who holds us tenderly

your people wait holding our breath

there is so much division and strife

gather us as a mother gathers her young.

The loud voices cover the suffering

the proud and selfish deny the need

the humble pray moment by moment

gather us as a mother gathers her young.

We all have been shaken up and hurt

our selfishness had damaged the planet

we are called to gentleness but we strike

gather us as a mother gathers her young.

Make us soft and kind like young ones

help us be always loving and forgiving

give us courage to protect the vulnerable

gather us as a mother gathers her young.Amen