Lector:Oh Great Mystery, wondrous creator of all that is–seen and unseen– we invite your Holy Spirit to be present with us, to hear our prayers and praises, to bless us and help us to keep our feet firmly on the path of love and service. Let us rejoice and be glad of your presence now and […]
Lector: Dearest Holy God, Lord of All Heaven and Earth, We pray to you with hearts longing to know your peace. We surrender our longing into your hands Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ. I will follow you, Lord. We pray for your churches throughout the world, that your Spirit shall inspire and lead […]
Dearest Lord, help us to build our world on the sure foundation of your lovingkindness. in all things, we desire to be living witnesses to your perpetual love. In Christ we pray. Dearest Lord, be with your church as we answer, “Here I am!” to the world’s great need. In Christ we pray. Dearest Lord, […]
Almighty and everlasting God, we will praise you and highly exalt you for ever. Bless all members of your church and especially Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Greg, our Bishop, Berto and Hugh, our priests. Lord, in your mercy Hear our prayer. Almighty and everlasting God, we know that suffering produces endurance which produces character and […]
Lector: Beloved Lamb, We stand in awe of the image of the great tongues of wisdom that you send forth on this day. Inspire us, Lord, to be more than bystanders, to have the courage to be more than mere witnesses to wondrous events. Let us heed your call that we, like the apostles, may fully participate in […]
Dear Lord, Creator of All Heaven and Earth, We come to your in prayer for your love and guidance through us, that we may open tender hearts to each other, and to those you call us to serve. Lord, we are all one in your love. We pray with gratitude for Emmanuel Church, our priests […]
Dearest Lord, we pray for your saving health among the nations. Help us to seek, above all else, the welfare of all people and the fragile earth upon which all life depends. Be especially with those who suffer violence, fear, and hunger, including our neighbors in Guatemala, El Salvador, and Venezuela. Open our hearts to […]
Lector: Oh Beloved Lamb of God: Despite the sorrows in your lovely creation, you are everywhere present. How beautiful the music given us, thanks to our Choir Director and the glorious masses sung this last weekend. What an extraordinary and great prayer! Beloved Creator, you were everywhere in that—thank you for the hard work and persistence of all […]
Dear Lord of all, We pray together, with open hearts, in community, and individually, as you know each of us as your child. Lord, open the eyes of our faith, to abide in your love, and to love one another as Jesus loves us. Here I am, Lord. Dear Lord of all, Bless the ministry […]
Precious Lord, whose love is reconciliation, help us heal our broken world. Be especially with those who suffer violence, oppression, flooding and storms. The Lord is our song and our salvation. Precious Lord, whose love is reconciliation, help us heal our bombed and burning churches. Be especially those who suffer death, injury, and abuse in […]