International matters
Lord Jesus, think on me, that when the trial (flood) is past,
I may your radiant glory (the eternal brightness) see,
and share your joy at last.
TiS 546; AHB 122; NEH 70
The hymn we have been reading through Lent was written in Greek by Synesius of Cyrene c.370-c.414.
His writings “breathe a sincere spirituality” with a knowledge of the human condition.
They remind us that matters between nations are dealings with sisters and brothers.
They remind us of our connectedness through time, across continents and onto eternal brightness.
For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up,
so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.
Isaiah 61:11
Let us give thanks for The Anglican Communion, a family of brothers and sisters worshipping
and serving Father, Son and Holy Spirit in the tradition of the Church of England.
And let us give thanks for the Mothers Union Worldwide,
blossoming and working for families internationally.