AWARDS LUNCHEON INVOCATION
for the Center for Spirit at Work
Oct 16, 2009. Westin Crown Center
The Rev Vern Barnet, DMn

Infinite spirit,
Spirit at work in the life of our beloved Bud Fiedler,
we gather to celebrate his vision
of creating the city of God on earth,
including his founding
of the Center for Spirit at Work.

Centered in his memory
we celebrate those whose own work
has been shaped by Spirit --
honoring the environment,
building for human life and all life,
bringing beauty from the earth
for joy and comfort in ordinary and special occasions,
transporting goods with integrity,
guiding persons and companies into mutual benefit
and the benefit of those they serve.

Spirit at Work in our community and in our hearts,
We are refreshed and renewed with one another,
Joined together
as a sunflower is joined with the plains,
as the rivers are joined,
traveling to the oceans of the planet,
joined as the eagle is one with the sky.

So, Infinite Spirit,
we are joined in a covenant with each other
to welcome you into the workplace
for plenteous providence for all,
for health and wholesomeness,
for ethics and values and sensitivity and integrity,
and for the joy you offer us all,
so magnificently centered in our beloved Monsignor.

Infinite spirit,
Bless us now with a moment of awe
For all that has been given us,
for which we give thanks --
and show our gratitude
in renewed service,
refreshing the soul of the city
and the breath of the planet
in the cosmic story we may behold.

Amen.