Dear Lord of all, We pray together, with open hearts, in community, and individually, as you know each of us as your child. Lord, open the eyes of our faith, to abide in your love, and to love one another as Jesus loves us.

Here I am, Lord.

Dear Lord of all, Bless the ministry of this Emmanuel Parish. Open the eyes of faith in each one of the hands and hearts who keep Emmanuel serving our community in your name. Bless our priests Father Berto, Father Hugh, and Bishop Gregory. May your love fill them with the Holy Spirit and keep their hearts in your peace.

Here I am, Lord.

Dear Lord of all, bless your churches throughout the world, who serve the needs of others in love. We pray for the Catholic Church in dealing with their painful issues with honesty and healing. Open the eyes of their faith in Jesus’ promise of redemption.

Here I am, Lord.

Lord of all, we pray for the government and democracy of the United States. May we regain our sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit. We are your people Lord. As Saul was struck on the road to Damascus, so may our leaders be struck with their mandate of our Bill of Rights, justice and equality for all citizens, human rights for families and immigrants and the vision of peace over war. We pray for the President, Congress, the Senate and the Courts. May your will fire their spirit, words and decisions, for the equality and safety of all people, our planet and the health of our environment. 

Here I am, Lord.

Thank you Lord for your bounty and beauty which surrounds us, on this precious Orcas Island and the magnificent Salish Sea. We are blessed to be here. Open the eyes of our faith, that we may act to preserve the environment of your natural order.

Here I am, Lord.

Lord of all, we ask your blessings for those we hold dear in our hearts. We pray for those who have passed into your eternal kingdom, and for those who are in sickness, fear and suffering of any kind, and for those we now name:  

Lord, we pray for your loving comfort, healing and divine peace to all.

Presider: Lord of all, we  thank you for those people you have brought into our lives who bring us closer to you, and those who have shown us by their example, the love of our Savior Jesus Christ. In His name we are grateful for your abundant blessings, grace and peace. Open the eyes of our faith in sharing these with others. Here we are Lord. Amen.