Grand Silence

Peaceful Silence

at day's end 

to ponder blessed experience

of all that has been.

The quiet of the night

centers my heart aright

to proclaim gratitude 

for all that has been.

Praying

Working

Community sharing

Breaking bread

What wonderful gift.

Grateful for what went well

I offer contrition for what did not go well

and hear 

this day is gone

welcome the new day soon to appear.

Now I lay me down to sleep

no more worries to keep

resting in God's peace

to be refreshed 

for the dawning of a new day 

in God's loving way.