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Prayers to the Supernals by Selia

Runner-Up for July 2021

These prayers are intended to accompany one's pledge to each of the Supernals. It is my hope that in submitting them to the Vesteran Council, others may be inspired to visit the Supernals themselves, and consider more deeply their teachings.

Of course, any would-be supplicant is encouraged to make their own prayers; a pledge is not to be taken lightly and is a highly personal bond. Even so, let those outside of Celestia look on and perhaps find one of these resonating with them.

 

Prayer to Elohora:

I pledge to remain with all of the Supernals in my mind and my heart, and that I will strive to never let one take precedence over the other. I swear by my witnesses and by Elohora to do all within my power to embody the Light, to spread its virtues, and to never abandon or overlook even its smallest teachings.

Prayer to Japhiel:

I pledge to remain strong and unfaltering in my search for wisdom. By the Illumination of Japhiel, I pray for wisdom to be fair and merciful in my judgments, and pledge that I will strive to follow the Merciful Judge's example of humility, grace and enlightenment. I profess to ever seek to illuminate the dark corners of both heart and mind, that those parts of each which are shrouded by ignorance be ever illuminated and never unnoticed.

Prayer to Raziela:

I commit myself to love as you love, Raziela, and to show compassion undying for all mortals of the Basin. Never will I strike out in fury or for vengeance, but instead I shall extend the hand of brotherhood and sympathy. I give my word to strive to be as sincere, tenderhearted, and benevolent as the Loving Radiance.

Prayer to Methrenton

By the unfailing zeal of Methrenton, Holy Crusader, I promise to never back down, never to compromise the Light's teachings, and insteasd to resolve to stand firm in the face of those who would seek to harm the Light or its charges. If I might be of aid to those same souls by striking out, then I pray that, with all sincerity, I may give my absolute best effort to make my campaigns successful, that one day such may not be needed. I pray that courage, strength and resolve be found when needed, and that temperance and evenhandedness be ever beside them.

Prayer to Shakiniel:

I affirm my commitment to the unswerving and obdurate defense of my brothers and sisters in the Light who are unable to do so for themselves. I promise to be as Shakiniel's own shield, a bulwark against which darkness breaks and evil finds no purchase. I shall uphold and nurture my fellows in the Light, that they may one day grow to their fullest potential and realize the fulfillment of their hopes and aspirations beneath the Light's radiance.