Prayer for “We the People”

Spirit of unity, bold and free,
We gather in joy and dignity,
diverse in body, heart, and mind,
Each voice a song of humankind.

Bless all who stand and celebrate,
With love that heals and hope that waits.
May Pride remind us, loud and clear:
Each life is sacred, each soul dear.

We remember Pulse, each name, each light,
And all who rose to claim our right:
to live in truth, to love with grace,
to build a just and safer place.

From marches made in silent pain,
To rainbow flags in sun and rain,
Their courage calls us still today,
To walk with pride, to lead the way

Bless this great tapestry we weave,
Of those who love, and those who grieve.
In every thread, a story shines,
Of justice lived in bold designs.

Together now, we rise and sing,
with hearts made strong, with voices ringing.
We the people, proud and free,
Proclaim: Love wins. So let it be.

Most Rev. William R. Cavins