Prayers of the People, September 30
Lector: Oh Great Mystery, you are our help and our hope, maker of heaven and earth. We trust that there is a divine order in all your creation and that our prayers will be heard and answered in the best way for all of us. Though we are your children, we sometimes stumble, not recognizing […]
Berto’s sermon on cravings and confessions
Prayers of the People, September 23
Dear God of creation and salvation, we open our hearts to you in prayer. For your churches of many names throughout the world, may they be the instruments of your Holy Spirit to serve others and speak for peace and preservation of your earthly creation. Lord of Power and Might, we pray for your peace […]
Berto’s Sermon on the Power of Speech
Prayers of the People, September 16
Lector: Eternal God, you told Peter to put his mind on divine rather than human things, therefore we pray for your church, may all its members have opened ears to your message to carry out your mission. We love you Lord because you incline your ear to us when we call upon you. Eternal God, […]
Berto’s sermon on prejudice and humanity
Prayers of the People, September 9
Lector: Precious Lord, your instruction is clear: “faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.” Teach us to be the voice and hands of your loving kindness in this troubled world. Dear Lord, teach us to love. Precious Lord, you warn us not to con?de in our own strength. Be with us, your […]
Fr. Hugh on our choice to be healed: September 2
Prayers of the People, September 2
Holy Father-Mother God, Creator of All We bow before you in wonder, and our hearts stir with praise knowing that your throne endures forever and ever. We look to you now for guidance and wisdom. People: Let us listen and truly hear you. Lector: We are most grateful to our presiding Bishop, Michael, our Bishop, […]