A Prayer to Begin the Day

Written By Brian Suntken

I have tasted the fruit of the earth, O God.

I have seen autumn trees hanging heavily with heaven's gifts.

I have known people pregnant with your spirit of generosity.

Let these be guides to me this day.

And may Mary who knew her womb filled with

your goodness

teach me the wisdom that is born amidst pain.

May I know that deeper than any fallowness in me

is the seed planted in the womb of my soul.

May I know that greater than any barrenness in the world

is the harvest to be justly shared.

Taken from Celtic Benediction Morning and Night Prayer by J Phillip Newell, page 29

Brian Suntken

It’s my sixtieth trip around the sun this year. I share some wisdom, some photography, some poetry and prayers for the journey ahead.

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