From Paul Wessinger, SSJE
Oh Love, I am content.
Hold me still.
Continue to give us vision.
Give us the ability and resources
to help bring that vision about.
Really help us to be
“men of the moment.”

From Nancy Barnard Starr Loving God, ‘The love at our beginning And without end’,* We pray for those hearing the final notes In the symphony of their lives; For those in between, experiencing life And all for those singing from the shadows of a cross, Waiting for the light. Help us to sing the words you give us That our lives may echo the example of your Son, Who learned human love on earth And touched us with Love Divine. Amen.

From Emily and Bruce Johnson
May all who enter the community of the Society of Saint John the Evangelist, whether for an hour or for a lifetime, discover Christ there. May they be amazed at the Love they encounter in the life of the community. May the community be anointed with wisdom to know the will of God and courage to live fully into that purpose. May the brothers encourage and strengthen one another day by day ever growing in the Grace and Love of our Lord Jesus Christ in whose name we pray. Amem.

From Mary (Polly) Chatfield, Cambridge, Massachusetts
O God, you hold in your hands every blessing,
pour out upon the Society of St. John the Evangelist
such gifts of love that the Brothers, who pass their lives in
ministering to others, may be nourished in spirit,
strengthened in purpose, and uplifted toward your light,
through Christ our Lord. Amen.

From Richard Kelley, Dallas, Texas
Dear God, Heavenly Father,
Our blessings are numerous and none are greater than the love you have for your children.
Your mercy and grace are abundant.

Thanksgiving is a day that is celebrated everyday
for those of us fortunate enough to know and to visit SSJE.
Lord, words are not sufficient. Irony is prevalent.
So much is gained and revealed in the wonderful silence at the monastery.
A place of love' and compassion,
a place of peace and calmness,
in this world containing much conflict and noise.

We pray that your great works and message continue to be spread through SSJE, the brothers and
all of us who are profoundly transformed by this wonderful place.
Glory to the Father, now and forever.
Amen