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Prayers from Chautauqua's Interfaith Family • No. 13

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                              Prayers from Chautauqua's Interfaith Family • No. 13  
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                              Prayers from Chautauqua's Interfaith Family
                              No. 13 • From the Islamic Tradition  

                              Prayer for Times of Uncertainty and Confusion
                              O God, Creator and Sustainer of the world and of all who live in it
                                      We are distressed by the suffering we witness 
                                      We are horrified by the violence and cruelty we see
                                      We are worried for those who are vulnerable to harm
                                      We do not know what will happen tomorrow
                              O God, Clarify for us what is true and what is false
                                      Guide us to the path of peace and justice
                                      Strengthen us with patience and perseverance
                                      Bolster our courage and compassion
                              O God, show us how to shine the mirrors of our hearts 
                                      So that we reflect your divine light in this time of darkness  

                              —Ingrid Mattson
                              Interfaith Lecturer • August 13, 2020
                              London and Windsor Community Chair in Islamic Studies
                              Huron University College at the University of Western Ontario
                              June 1, 2020 

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                              Archive of Previous Prayers

                                This is the 13th in a weekly series of Prayers from Chautauqua's Interfaith Family (previous prayers are archived here) as the world copes with the realities of the COVID-19 crisis, and now a period of civil outrage and violence in response to a horrific killing, and 400 years of systemic racism and injustice. We are asking 2020 lecturers and chaplains, and other members of Chautauqua's interfaith family, to write a brief prayer or reflection from their own tradition, praying the way prayers are said in their faith tradition, as a reminder to each of us that though we use different names for God, worship with different words, and express our faith in multiple ways, we are drawn together by our common humanity, especially in these difficult times.

                                As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take lives and affect every American (not to mention everyone around the world), we hope this prayer will be a blessing to you. Chautauqua’s Board of Trustees’ decision to hold its 147th Assembly online, rather than on our grounds, offers us an exciting opportunity to bring Chautauqua to an even broader range of people. We invite you to pray for the victims of the novel Coronavirus, for everyone affected by it, and for healthcare workers, first responders, and those who staff essential services for the public. And please, remember Chautauqua in your prayers as we begin this new and exciting chapter in our long and storied history, until we can meet again in our “Sacred Grove” by the lake.  

                                Stay safe and healthy. We will see you soon for the 2020 Summer Assembly online! 

                                The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson
                                Vice President of Religion and Senior Pastor
                                Chautauqua Institution 

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