Heavenly Father: we thank you today for calling us your saints. In spite of our unholy lives you look at us and forgive us, Thank you for this grace.  Lord in your mercy:

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Thank you for every person who has helped us on our journey and encouraged us to keep believing when we felt like giving up. Thank you for all those who taught us the faith. Thank you for those who sacrificed their lives to ensure others could hear of your love in Christ.  Lord in your mercy:

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We remember the saints in heaven. We especially remember those from our community who have passed away in the past year. Give comfort to all those who grieve over loved ones no longer with us on earth. Give them the hope only your word can offer us.  Lord in your mercy:

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We pray for your church on earth, that it may remain faithful to the apostles’ teaching and that it will strive for unity. We pray for all who believe, especially those under persecution. We pray for those who are not yet part of your church and for those who have left it, asking your spirit to convince them of your love for them in Jesus. We pray for the enemies of the church, Lord in your mercy:

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Bring peace to those nations in conflict and where there is political instability. Protect those who are poor and hungry and give them hope. Move those with plenty to share with those who have little. Help all people to love their neighbor as themselves. We pray for those who are ill in mind, body, or spirit especially those on our parish prayer list (names here). Your prayers and petitions are invited either aloud or in silence.  Lord in your mercy:

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God of life, we give thanks for the love you have shown to the world through all your saints, and we celebrate our continuing communion with them whenever we worship. Keep us looking to Jesus and help us to provide clear witness to him, living the holy lives you have called us to live by the power of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen