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Today is Indigenous Peoples Day. We acknowledge and repent from this church's complicity in the evils of colonialism in the Americas, which continue to harm tri...bal governments and individual tribal members. Forgive us, O God, and by your Spirit unite us as one human family and lead us in the ongoing work of reconciliation. See more

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What are some of your favorite hymns?

Today, the Church recognizes St. Francis of Assisi. Here is one of his prayers, set to music. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals, merchants, and exobiologists. Show us some of your favorite animals (or merchants, or exobiologists) in the comments!

Today we commemorate Francis of Assisi, renewer of the church, who died in 1226. Born into the family of a wealthy merchant, Francis gave up his inheritance to... serve poor people. He formed the Order of Friars Minor (called Franciscans), who took on poverty and the task of preaching ‘using words if necessary.’ Francis had a spirit of gratitude for all of God's creation. (Sundays and Seasons) A prayer attributed to Francis of Assisi: Lord, make us instruments of your peace. Where there is hatred, let us sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is discord, union; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. Grant that we may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen (ELW, p. 87).

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Today, we ask our Evangelical Lutheran Church in America family and friends to join together in prayer for the president, first lady and all who are affected by... COVID-19 in the White House, as well as all the people and their families in our nation and around the world who are continuing to suffer or who have died from the effects of COVID-19. In a week when the world grieves more than 1 million lives lost during this pandemic, our prayers are unceasing. Almighty and merciful God, you are the only source of health and healing; you alone can bring calmness and peace. Grant to us, your children, an awareness of your presence and a strong confidence in you. In our pain, our weariness, and our anxiety, surround us with your care, protect us by your loving might, and permit us once more to enjoy health and strength and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen (Evangelical Lutheran Worship, page 85).