"Prayer for The Bees"

Lord, in bees, You gave us an image of a perfect society. They observe their duties in peaceful order and discipline and work together under the queen to produce sweet scented wax and honey. By their pollination, they make sure that us humans have fruit and grain to harvest, honey to eat, and wax to bring light into our churches. They are workers of eminent virtue and great intelligence, and without them, we might not be able to live. I thank You, my God, for this creation, and pray that You do not allow us to destroy them but keep them and protect them for our sustenance and Your greater glory. Amen.