We pray for all places of worship and all who worship you dear God, may they be free to worship without fear to carry out your mission. Help us to prepare the way. We pray for these United States, for Barack, our President and Jay, our Governor, may they be faithful leaders. Help us to […]
Lector: Emmanuel has come, Emmanuel is here, Emmanuel is coming soon. Let us pray for the church, the earth, and those in need, that all receive what God promises to give. Come to our church, redeeming God, your grace and peace raining down upon us like winter storms. Grant your people wisdom and meaning as […]
Dearest Mother, Father God of all. You are the Alpha and Omega. We come to you in prayer, for all the world, in this time of violence. We come to you Lord for our strength. We pray for a powerful peace through your church, Lord, to shine like the light of morning over the dark […]
Dearest Lord, we survey our world and, with heavy hearts, watch nation rise against nation, and worse — nations rise against their own peoples. Our hearts are heavy with sadness for the victims of violence. Help us ?nd homes for the world’s refugees. Bring peace to the Middle East and Africa. Dearest Lord, we pray. […]
May your church not only provide comfort to its members but inspire them to carry out your mission on this earth. Lord, hear our prayer. May the leaders of this country set aside differences and work together for all our fellow citizens. Lord, hear our prayer. May anyone in harm’s way from war, hunger, drought, […]
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: Hear our prayer Thank you for every person who has helped us on our journey and encouraged us to keep believing when […]
We pray for our beloved Emmanuel parish, our rector, Father Berto, the ministries of this church, our Bishop, the Archbishop, and all churches of the world,. Grant us the fullness of your grace and guidance in our service to others. Our help is in the Name of the Lord. In our daily life, we thank […]
Lector: Dearest Lord, we were not with you when you laid the foundation of the earth, when the morning stars sang. We depend on you for knowledge and wisdom. Help us to discern your purpose in the world, that we may live out your highest hopes for our earthly lives. Dearest Lord, we pray. Dearest Lord, […]
We believe that the word of God is living and active; help all members of your church know it, so we may all work together to carry out your mission. May we receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. We have entrusted in God ever since we were born; help the […]
Lector: During the silence after each bidding, the people o?er their own prayers, either silently or aloud. Let us pray for the revealing of the reign of God in the world, now and always. In the beginning, God was. Here and now, God is. In the future, God will be. Creator of earth, sea, and […]