A CHINOOK LITANY

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We call upon the earth our planet home, with its beautiful depths and soaring heights — and together, we ask that it will

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Teach us and show us the way

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We call upon the waters that rim the earth and flow into our rivers and stream — fields and gardens

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Teach us and show us the way

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We call upon the land which grows our food, and nurtures our orchards. And we ask

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Teach us and show us the way

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We call upon the forests … and ask them

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Teach us and show us the way

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We call upon the creatures of the sea, fields and forests — and ask them to

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Trach us and show us the way

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We call upon all that we hold most sacred and the Holy Spirit of love and truth which flows through all the universe — to be with us and to

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Teach us and show us the way

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Earth Steward Action:  Pray for the good and proper use of our resources.

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Source:  Earth Prayers, edited by Elizabeth Roberts and Elias Amidon and https://centerforearthethics.org/blog/chinook-blessing-litany-for-the-season-of-creation/

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