Tuesday, April 6, 2010

A Prayer for the Miners

O God our times are in your hands. Look mercifully on those who mourn the loss of their loved ones in Upper Big Branch Mine in West Virginia, those miners who remain trapped there, and those who care for the injured. Let your Holy Spirit abide within and among them, reminding us all of our call to care for all God's people. We give thanks for all who risk their own comfort and safety for the sake of others and all whose work puts them in harm's way. Keep us mindful of our responsibilities to press for increased safety measures in their work places. We pray in the name of the one whose very name is Mercy. Amen.

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