We pray for your church and all religious communities, let their eyes be opened to see your image in their neighbors, so they may be faithful to your commandments and teachings in order to fulfill your mission.
Look with favor on your lowly servants so our sighing shall flee away
We pray for Barack, our President, Jay, our Governor and all members of Congress, let their eyes be opened to see your image in their opponents, so they may set aside disagreement and act for our common good.
Look with favor on your lowly servants so our sighing shall flee away
We pray for earthly leaders, especially in the Middle East and China, let their eyes be opened to see your image in their opponents, so they may act for the welfare of the world and safety of all people.
Look with favor on your lowly servants so our sighing shall flee away
We pray for this island community, let our eyes be opened to see your image in our neighbors, so we may act to preserve this precious Salish Sea and Orcas Island while providing opportunities for all who toil to earn a living wage.
Look with favor on your lowly servants so our sighing shall flee away
We pray for this parish, and especially our vestry, let our eyes be opened to see your image in each other, so we may fund our needs and forego our wants.
Look with favor on your lowly servants so our sighing shall flee away
We pray for all who suffer or are in any kind of trouble, especially those on our parish prayer list, let their eyes be opened to see your image in their neighbors, so they may be comforted by your love as your will is done.
Look with favor on your lowly servants so our sighing shall flee away
We pray for the departed, especially Mary, mother of Jesus, who soul proclaims the greatness of you, Lord. We ask your mercy on all who have died and comfort for those that grieve.
Look with favor on your lowly servants so our sighing shall flee away
Celebrant: O Lord, look with favor on your lowly servants so our sighing shall flee away equipping us for every good work so your will be done in our world.