Ever present God,
giver and sustainer of everything that has life,
maker and fulfilment of all that exists,
although we fail to respect your creation,
listen to the prayers of our heart:

God of wonders,
You show us your beauty in all created things.

‘I give praise to your Holy Name, O Beloved, with gratitude and joy’ (Psalm 54:6)

Happy are you if you know how to hold your tongue and smile, even when people interrupt and contradict you or tread on your toes: the gospel has begun to seep into your heart and the olive branch is your monogram.