First Presbyterian Church of Monroe, Michigan

Prayer Shawl Ministry

"You created every part of me, knitting me in my Mother's womb. For such handiwork, I praise you. Awesome is this great wonder!" - Psalm 139:13-14

The knitter/crocheter begins each shawl with prayers and blessings for the recipient. Prayers are continued throughout the creation of the shawl. When the shawl is completed, it is offered a final prayer before being sent on its way.

As of February 2008, 113 prayer shawls have been given to men, women, and children. Recipients say that they have felt such warmth, caring and comfort in the feel of the shawl on their shoulders. One cancer paitent said she takes her shawl with her to every chemo treatment and it is such a comfort to her.

Prayer for Comfort

As you wrap yourself in the prayer shawl of comfort...
May the Mother of Mercy, the Father of Faithfulness,
And the Spirit of Compassion
Wrap you in their all-encompassing love this day.

May you find comfort
From all that appears too much to bear at this moment
From all that feels as if it might be the breaking point
From all that seems to threaten your peace of heart.

May this prayer shawl be
A shelter for the time of overwhelming grief
A shade in the times of sorrow too deep for words
A shield from times of unimaginable loss.

May you be comforted
By the presence of those who love and support you
By faith in the eternal Loving One
By the memories of what you hold most dear.

May you be strengthened
In your daily comings and goings
In your tentative new beginnings
In your unfolding memories.

Blessings of the Angel of Comfort be with you and all you love,
Now and forevermore.

By: Cathleen O'Meara Murtha, DW
 Prayer Shawls

 

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