Prayer for an Easter Potluck Feast
Jesus, the sky went dark when you died
And the world grew cold
What joy could the world have without you
True source of love
We felt the emptiness, the hopelessness, the despair
When you died the best part of us died as well
And then this morning you rose from the dead
With joy in your heart
Blood pumping through your veins
Eyes opened to the light once again
Death defeated
Satan conquered
Sins atoned
Forgiveness won
We are untied with you once more
We rejoice with you
overflowing with new life
Super bloom of all super blooms
Spectacular redemption
Torrent of hope
Jesus, you are alive and at work among us
We are filled with your presence
Our hearts break out into song
Rejoicing in your victory
And did you say you wanted something to eat?
You’ve come to the right place, Jesus
We welcome you to this feast
We eat it with you
Jesus Christ, living one, firstborn from the dead
We celebrate your resurrection
Amen and Amen
© Dale Gish 2019. All Rights Reserved.
This prayer was inspired by the Ignatian Exercises.
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