Morning Blessing
You may make the sign of the cross.
I am a beloved child of God, marked with the cross of Christ forever.
Your mercies are new every morning. (Based on Lam. 3:23)
Thank you, gracious God, for the gift of this new day.
Awaken me to your abiding presence;
open my eyes to your creation;
open my ears to your promises;
open my heart to the needs of others.
Fill me with your Spirit and guide me this day
in works of kindness, justice, and mercy.
I ask this in the name of Jesus, the light and life of the world. Amen.

Evening Blessing
You may make the sign of the cross.
I am a beloved child of God, marked with the cross of Christ forever.
Come to me, all you that are weary . . . and I will give you rest. (Matt.
11:28)
Thank you, gracious God, for the gift of this coming night.
Restore me with your right spirit.
Calm my mind.
Quiet my heart.
Enfold me with your bountiful mercy.
Protect me from all harm, that I sleep assured of the peace found in
you alone.
I ask this in the name of Jesus, who gives us rest. Amen.