God's Spirit: A Prayer

By Sister Chris Koellhoffer, IHM

In this time of pain and promise,

we call on God’s Spirit to bless

the leadership of LCWR, of our

Congregation, and all women religious who strive to live the

gospel in these uncertain times.

 

We call on the Spirit of God to reveal the way forward

that is faithful to God’s dream for us and our lives together.

 

May all who are called to engage

in prayer and conversation come to

the table with hearts that are open,

transparent, and faith-filled. May their

reflection be marked by a deep listening

to the voice of the Spirit at work in 
our world.

 

May the holy ones who have gone

before us inspire us by their courage

and wisdom and affirm that we are 
not alone.

 

May we continue to faithfully live the

questions of our time and witness to

the people of God that we are women

at home with mystery and filled with

fierce hope for our shared future.

Amen.

 

Editor’s Note: This prayer was originally shared with the National Communicators Network for Women Religious and is not an official prayer for the Leadership Council for Women Religious. Sister Chris wrote it for her congregation the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and was kind enough to share it with us. We invite you to share it as we join together with other members of LCWR during these challenging times.