Saturday, September 22, 2007

A Prayer on Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement

May we who hear, but fear it is too good to be true, have healing
May we who hear, but are confused, have understanding
May we who hear, but do not respond, remember again the beauty of
Your truth
May we who hear, but have our vision blurred by memories, find peace
May we who hear imperfectly, live imperfectly, know imperfectly
Never hesitate to listen, to try, to love,
That we might know more of You with each imperfect step

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