Brother and sisters, let us pray together to the Lord our God for patience and insight, forgiveness and healing, solace and guidance.

God, Come and listen to us.

We ask you to guide our bishops and priests to be outspoken leaders in the continuing struggle against injustice and intolerance. We ask for your good guidance for Bishop Gregory and our priest, Berto, that they may be fearless in their commitment to lead us through contemplative thought into compassionate action.

God, Come and listen to us.

We ask that you hear our petitions for national leaderships in the entire world, so that the peoples of every land are encouraged and protected in the paths of peace and reconciliation.

God, Come and listen to us.

We ask that you open our eyes, minds, and hearts to the abundance that we possess and help us to find the ways to share what we have with those who need help physically, emotionally, or spiritually. We give thanks for those who work continually in helping professions, especially the San Juan Sheriff Department and the OPALCO linesmen. We ask for healing for those on our parish prayer list (insert names here)

God, Come and listen to us.

We ask that those who have gone before us into your eternal Presence be remembered here with joy.

God, Come and listen to us.

Presider:  Holy God, you gather the whole universe into your radiant presence.

Bring healing to all wounds,
make whole all that is broken,
speak truth to all illusion,
and shed light in every darkness,
that all creation will see your glory and know your Christ. Amen.