Dearest Lord of All Love, we are grateful for our daily blessings, our communal worship time together, and sharing our spiritual journey together, with the guidance and teachings of Fr. Berto and Fr. Hugh. Grant your Church, O God of encouragement, to live in harmony with one another, in accordance with Christ Jesus, and us with your Holy Spirit and fire. Bring us together, Lord of all love, in our common longing for your peace in the world. 

Grant this nation, O God of justice, the will to defend the needy and the poor. May we share hope for that day when hurt and destruction are no more. We pray to recognize the dignity of each person. Bring us together, Lord of all love, in our common longing for your peace in the world.

Grant your natural creation, O God of faithfulness, the hope of renewal. May we who are stewards of this earth, live at peace with all you have created, and act to cease the destruction of creatures and environment. Let us each thrive as you have created us. Bring us together, Lord of all love, in our common longing for your peace in the world. May the Earth be filled with your glory.

We pray for our nation to defend the needy and poor, who struggle with pain and suffering. We pray for those who fear their situations, to know your steadfast love and mercy, to bring safety and peace. And we pray fervently for those struggling in need of food and shelter from the tortures of war and famine. Bring us together, Lord of all love, in our common longing for your peace in the world.

Bless those who we care for in times of pain and struggles, and those we name on our parish prayer list: Tamara… Bill & Jane… Heather… Jan… Cheryl… Ian… James… Dick…  Renee… John …  Craig… Nick … Sara…for those for whom no one prays, and particular intentions not mentioned here (please pause….)  We call upon you, O God, for only you can save us. We pray to recognize the dignity of each person as we share the love of Jesus Christ. 

Bless those who have passed from our sight. We pray for their joy and peace forever with you dear Lord of All Love.

Bring us together, lord of all love, in the name of Jesus, as our time is in your hands. 

Blessed are you, Lord God; May the earth be filled with your glory. We know to give to others is the gift of love we receive from you, in the name of Jesus Christ.

Bring us together, Lord of all love, in our common longing for your peace in the world. Amen.