Meditation and Prayer

 

 

 

 

Mindful of the varied religious understandings we bring into this space together today, and of Felix’ own inclination to Buddhist philosophies, we turn now together to time of meditation and prayer. I will speak some words, and then we will spend some moments together in silence so you may each prayer or reflect in your own way.

 

Spirit of Life, God of many names,

We give thanks this day for the life of Felix Brow-Westbrook.

We give thanks for the kindness, care, and compassion he gave in his short life.

We give thanks for the beauty he created, the art and words he crafted with his spirit of invention.

We give thanks for the love he showed, and the opportunity we had to show him love in return.

 

We pray that this remarkable young spirit,

This man of conscience and creation,

Of heart and soul,

Be held eternally in love

Wherever his journey has led him.

 

We pray that each of us find in our communities

Support and love that will us as we walk through our grief,

As we long to share stories and memories and laugh and cry.

May we know love overwhelming as we continue our journeys.

 

In the silence, we let fly the prayers of our own hearts.

 

[silence]

 

May all those who know grief, know in equal measure

The love that holds us all.

So may it be.