Ruth Chapters 1-4 – Bethlehem: Ruth and Boaz

Jesus, as a mother you gather your people to you:

You are gentle with us as a mother with her children;

Despair turns to hope through your sweet goodness:

through your gentleness we find comfort in fear.

Lord Jesus, in your mercy heal us:

in your love and tenderness remake us.

In your compassion bring grace and forgiveness:

for the beauty of heaven may your love prepare us.

Amen.

(A song of Anselm. Tr. Michael Vasey)