This prayer was originally to be published in Not So Far Afield with the article of Kathy Morefield, but was unintentionally left out.
Lord, the land, water and
Plants are basic to our existence.
They mean the survival of
Generations. Grant that we may
Ever co-exist in harmony with the
Mountains and the rivers, our
Source of hope. May we continue
To use them for our good, as we
Have since time immemorial. We
Are saddened by those who
Unclothe our mountains and carry
Away the wealth of our lands.
Grant us strength to defend our
Environment, so needed for
Existence and survival, which you
Have given us in your bounty. Amen
(Ibalot prayer from the Philippines, A Maryknoll Book of Prayer, Orbis Books, Maryknoll, New York. page 8
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