St. Francis cared about the world and how we act in it. I will remember most clearly keynote speaker Stephanie Spellers’ statement that we are “Companions of the Holy Cross” but do we act that way?

Father, we know that you can do great things through us in times of crisis. We need your strength and that of our brothers and sisters. Help us to reach out and bind our hearts together…

We would love for you to drop in, introduce yourself to the hostess (and get a name-tag), and find yourself a rocking chair or armchair for the afternoon.

Help us to share your love in ways that restore the earth and bring economic justice, peace, and community well-being to our broken world; in your holy name we pray.

Every year, back to our early days, the May Intercession Paper has held thanksgiving prayers from cover to cover.