Prayer to the Creator

Blessed are you, Creator of the Universe
who out of darkness brought forth light
and who rule the universe by your word.
Send far away from us
the darkness of error and evil
and direct us to the knowledge of your name's glory.
Blessed are you, Creator of the Universe,
who brought forth from nothing everything
and renew unceasingly days and seasons.
Be merciful with us in your great power
and multiply in us the grace of your kindness.
Blessed are you, Creator of the Universe,
who created human beings with amazing perfection
and who want your image and likeness to shine in them.
Accept us all under your shining gaze
and grant that we may live up to your aim of love.
Blessed are you, Creator of the Universe,
who sustain all beings in time and space and penetrate
everything with your overpowering presence.
Fulfill the innermost desires of your heart
and guide in peace
the destiny of all human beings.
Blessed are you, Creator of the Universe,
who communicate your energy to all created beings
and direct humankind in your path.
Make us your co-workers in the harmony of the world,
and help us to fulfill in history
the mystery of your creation. Amen.

From Prayers of Blessing and Praise for All Occasions, copyright 1987, Hugo Schlesinger and Humberto Porto.