Prayers of the People

We give you thanks and praise, O God of creation, for the grandeur of all that you have made: for the soaring birds of the air, the crawling creatures on the earth, the gliding fishes in the seas, for all creatures great and small with whom we share the web of life,

For all our relations we call on you.
With all our relations we praise you.

For the invigorating sunlight of the day, the deepening mystery of the night, the wonder of the stars, the call of the unknown in the universe, and for those who have walked before us and those who come after us,

For all our relations we call on you.
With all our relations we praise you.

For courage and wisdom to do what you call us to do; for humility and compassion, that we may serve with love,

For all our relations we call on you.
With all our relations we praise you.

That the People of God in all the world may worship in spirit and truth,

For all our relations we call on you.
With all our relations we praise you.

That the Church may discover again that unity which is your gift,

For all our relations we call on you.
With all our relations we praise you.

That the whole creation, groaning in travail, may be set free to enjoy the glorious liberty of the children of God,

For all our relations we call on you.
With all our relations we praise you.

Here other intercessions may be offered.
(The People add their own petitions.)

That all who have entered the shadow of death and now walk the star path may find the fulfillment of life and peace,

For all our relations we call on you.
With all our relations we praise you.

With all the saints in light, let us offer eternal praise to God.

For all our relations we call on you.
With all our relations we praise you.

We used the above prayers for our Turtle Island Mass. I don't remember if I borrowed this or composed it. So if anyone finds a source, let me know so I may give credit.
--the BB