Jean Vanier, the founder of L’Arche, an international community for persons with disabilities, says the following:
We will never win the Olympics of humanity
Racing for perfection,
But we can walk together in hope,
Celebrating that we are loved in our brokenness:
Helping each other,
Growing in trust,
Living in thanksgiving,
Learning to forgive,
Opening up to others and welcoming them,
And striving to bring peace and hope to the world.
Gracious God, as we gather again this day, help us to remember that it is in our own vulnerability and awareness of our weaknesses that we can bring forward creative solutions to the many needs in our communities. With Your help, each step will bring us closer to justice and peace for our world.—AMEN.
