An Inclusive Language Prayer Of Thanksgiving

This eucharistic prayer uses traditional structure and elements to frame abundant biblical imagery, located especially in the verbs. The liturgical and biblical traditions are enlivened by ancient metaphors and poetic euphony and rhythm. In addition, this text seeks to be inclusive of the experience of a wide variety of Christians in its imagery. The prayer is not one of penitence or catechizing, but of genuine praise and intercession. It is hoped that while each line sounds familiar, the effect of the prayer will be to call us back to yet another image of grace. It is indeed right, from east to west, from north to south, in all the seasons of our life, to give thanks to you, O God, O Living One. [use this sentence or replace with proper preface:] Dwelling beyond time and space, you abide among us, embracing the world with your justice and love. And so, with all the baptized of every race and land, with the multitudes in heaven and the countless choirs of angels, we p…