Lector: Eternal God, you told Peter to put his mind on divine rather than human things, therefore we pray for your church, may all its members have opened ears to your message to carry out your mission.
We love you Lord because you incline your ear to us when we call upon you.
Eternal God, may the leaders of these United States as well as its residents know that the tongue is a fire, being careful to use it to bless rather than curse.
We love you Lord because you incline your ear to us when we call upon you.
Eternal God lead us and every people into ways of justice and peace that we may respect one another in freedom and truth. We love you Lord because you incline your ear to us when we call upon you.
Eternal God help us to love people for who they are and not for who we want them to be.
We love you Lord because you incline your ear to us when we call upon you.
Eternal God, we are reminded this month that we live in earthquake country, may we make or revisit our plan, check our supplies so we will be prepared to take care of ourselves as well as our neighbors.
We love you Lord because you incline your ear to us when we call upon you.
Eternal God, we pray for all who suffer in body, mind or spirit, from addiction, unemployment or homelessness, particularly those we now name either silently or aloud, (pause) and especially for those on our parish prayer list…; may they be comforted by your Holy Spirit and know the power of your healing love.
We love you Lord because you incline your ear to us when we call upon you.
Eternal God, we remember with thanksgiving those who have died, into your hands we commend them. Give comfort to those who mourn, bring them peace in their time of loss. We praise you for all your saints who have entered your eternal glory, may their example inspire and encourage us.
We love you Lord because you incline your ear to us when we call upon you.
Presider: Eternal God, we know that it is you who helps us, grant that we may walk in your presence: your love in our hearts, your truth in our minds and your strength in our wills through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.