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Long ago,
at many times and in many ways,
God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,
but in these last days
he has spoken to us
by his Son.

— Hebrews 1:1-2

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Holy Father,

Your word is light —

let it rise,
let it shine,
let it show.

Your word is health —

let it cut,
let it heal,
let it soothe.

Your word is life —

let it root,
let it sprout,
let it bloom.

Your word is wise —

let it teach,
let it train,
let it bind.

Your word is truth —

let us hear,
let us learn,
let us grow.

Your Word is Christ —

let him rise,
let him rule,
let him come.