Prayer for St Werburgh

Lord, Your servant Werburgh turned her back on wealth, priviledge and power and entered into a closer union with You.

Help me to reject all the false gods of self-interest, affluence and persoanl power to serve you and my fellow human beings.

Lord, Werburgh grew in holiness and became a shining light for Your presence and grace.

Help me through prayer to grow in Your knowledge and love, that I too may shine in the world to Your glory.

Lord, Werburgh was lose to You in Your creation. Help to respect and reverence all that You have made and to work in harmony with Your creative will.

Lord, Werburgh became a beacon of hope, of healing, and of renewal to your people who still come to honour her example at her shrine.

May I find this day wholeness of mind, body and spirit and a new resolution to serve You by bringing Your love to others.

This I ask in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

AMEN