Intercessor: Oh Nameless Mystery, called by Thousands of Names—we thank you for your many gifts. We are especially grateful for the safe return of Father Berto and for the ongoing service of both Fathers Berto and Hugh. And we are grateful and ask blessings and prayers for our Bishop Greg and our Presiding Bishop […]
Dear God, we pray with gratitude for the constant light of your love. We pray for the whole world, in these times of turmoil and violence, for an end to tyranny and terrorism, for the fleeing refugees from many unsafe nations, for the homeless families, the hungry and suffering children. These struggles are difficult for us to comprehend. We pray for […]
Dearest Lord, in our time, grant your peace to those peoples whose lives have been upended by war, oppression, hunger, and natural disasters Be especially with all migrant peoples as they seek safety for themselves and their children; with the people of Afghanistan, who face famine this winter; and with the Tongan people whose homes […]
We give thanks for our church leaders, Presiding Bishop Michael, Bishop Greg, our priests Berto and Hugh. Just as the heavens declare the glory of God, may they proclaim God’s glory so we can be faithful servants of your mission. Fill us with your Spirit as your joy is our strength. We give thanks for […]
Beloved Christ, This is winter time for the world’s soul. Grant that we not lose hope, that the health care workers not lose heart, that we remember Julian of Norwich’s assurances that “All Shall be well” … Outside the rain pours, people are losing their homes, dishonesty and factions tear families asunder. Where now is […]
Dear God, we pray with gratitude for your constant love. Let us each know in our heart, that you love us. You have created us. Thank you for your son Jesus Christ, teaching us how to be in this world in love and service. How priceless is your love, O God. In your light we see light. May […]
Precious Lord, we pray that in this new year, thedignity of human nature will be restored to all peoples, especiallythose fleeing violence and oppression. Our hearts are heavy withtheir sorrow as we pray for a future of safety, shelter, and dignity.In Christ we pray. Precious Lord, happy are they who dwell in your house, whosestrength […]
Eternal God, as we celebrate the birth of your son, our Savior Jesus Christ, we give thanks for your church and its leaders Michael, Greg, Berto and Hugh. Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God! In the power of the Holy Spirit, make us your advocate.Eternal God, on this second day […]
O God beyond all names and forms—on this fourth and final Sunday of Advent our hearts quicken at the thought of the coming celebration of your birth as a human being, Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Your story is told anew as the darkness turns to light. Help us to magnify the wonder of new beginnings […]
Intercessor: Dear Lord of All. We pray in these precious Advent days of winter, for your grace to shine upon us, that we may carry the light of your love from our heart to our neighbors, friends and strangers. Lord, May the light of your countenance open our hearts, that we may share your love […]