I led the first-Friday Taize service tonight. Because we've just entered the season of Epiphany, the theme was "Christ our Light." Most of the readings I recycled from previous services: Psalm 67; Isaiah 60:16-20; John 1:1-5, 9-11. I composed new intercessions, though, to go with the theme of light.
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Jesus Christ, light of all nations—
make your salvation shine to the ends of the earth.
Jesus Christ, bright morning star—
hasten the day of justice for the poor and the oppressed.
Jesus Christ, dayspring from on high—
renew the earth and restore the waste places.
Jesus Christ, lamp to our feet—
lead us into ways of peace and safety.
Jesus Christ, light of our hearts—
fill us with the love that makes us your true disciples.
Jesus Christ, light in our darkness—
comfort all who are in pain or despair.
Jesus Christ, glorious beyond all we can imagine—
all thanks and praise to you forever.
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