like yeast,

take our prayers, Father.

for those who are small.

for those who are unseen. 

and do your work.

mighty and mysterious as it is.

may your name rise

in every corner of the earth.

may your Church rise

for every child to see change.

and when your answers come,

grow our faith, Father. 

let us tell of your kingdom.

let us share the stories—

break them over the dinner table,

like bread.