Jesus said to the disciples, "I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own, but will speak whatever he hears, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine. For this reason I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you." John 16:12-15
As I write this today, Pride parades are peacefully going on here in Massachusetts, bombs have exchanged between Iran and Israel, and a parade will happen this evening against the backdrop of widespread protests. It feels like we are on the edge of erupting violently as folks here are more divided than eve. Into this tumult, we hear Jesus remind us that we are being, and will be guided, into all truth. God is still in charge, and the one who created us, will speak to our hearts and being peace to our beings. Despite my grave anxieties as today unfolds, I deepen my trust and make peace and healing my prayer. For all truth is born of love and whispered by the spirit. All other loud voices are those of human egos who will and cannot listen to the Spirit, for the Sprit's words of truth are words of love, freedom, justice and peace.
A Litany for Trinity Sunday
O Wondrous Creator, the Three in One
you made us in your image of relationship
you tether us to yourself with your Spirit
and guide us through the words and works of Jesus.
Holy God, Three in One, help us live your love and peace.
We humans are divided and split apart
separated by color, culture and language
yet you call everyone your beloved family.
Holy God, Three in One, help us live your love and peace.
We fail to see you in the stranger and alien
we curse our neighbors and criticize difference
yet You who are varied are One God together.
Holy God, Three in One, help us live your love and peace.
Help us to reach the poor and disenfranchised
for doing this we will be following you.
Holy God, Three in One, help us live your love and peace.
Let us love those who we cannot understand
for in doing so we will hear your Spirit speak.
Holy God, Three in One, help us live your love and peace.
And make us be forgiven and reconciled today
so the world might see the truth of your triune love.
Holy God, Three in One, help us live your love and peace. Amen.
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