Shared by Patricia Standtal Clarke and Reta Rainwater
(FACE EAST)
Patricia: From the East, the direction of the rising sun, we receive peace and light and wisdom and knowledge,
Reta: We are grateful for these gifts, O God,
(FACE SOUTH)
P: From the South comes warmth, guidance, and the beginning and the end of life,
R: We are grateful for these gifts, O God,
(FACE WEST)
P: From the West comes the rain, purifying waters, to sustain all living things,
R: We are grateful for these gifts, O God,
(FACE NORTH)
P: From the North comes the cold and mighty wind, the white snows, giving us strength and endurance,
R: We are grateful for these gifts, O God,
(FACE UPWARD)
P: From the heavens we receive darkness and light, the air of Your breath, and messages from Your winged creatures,
R: We are grateful for these gifts, O God,
(FACE DOWNWARD)
P: From the earth we come, and to earth we will return,
R: We are grateful for Your creation Mother Earth, O God,
ALL: May we walk good paths, O God, living on this earth as family should, rejoicing in one another’s blessing, sympathizing in one another’s sorrows, and together with You renewing the face of the earth. Amen.