Reader: Oh Exalted One, Holy Blessed Creator of all that is. May all beings come to know the strength and patience and faith that keep us steady on the way to knowing and serving you ever more fully. May we be inspired by St. Benedict of Nursia’s example, whose feast we celebrate this week. Through […]
Lector: Dear Mother, Father 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. We pray for your churches throughout the world, in their many forms, that your power and guidance shall inspire […]
Dearest Lord, we read of suffering daily, of those whose lives are destroyed by fire, famine, violence and war. In your mercy, help us heal our broken world. Teach us to reach out in love to one another. In your great mercy, O God, answer us with your unfailing help. Dearest Lord. Your church is […]
God of Mystery, we pray for your church and its leaders, Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our presiding Bishop, Greg, our Bishop, Berto, our Rector, may they remind us to obey your voice and keep your covenant so we may be your faithful servants. We know your faithfulness endures from age to age. God of […]
Lector: Oh Exalted One, Holy Blessed Creator of all that is. May all beings come to know the strength and patience and faith that keep us steady on the way to knowing and serving you ever more fully. May we be inspired by St. Barnabas’s example, accepting life’s joys and challenges with the certainty […]
Lector: Dear Mother/Father God, Creator of All Heaven and Earth, We come to you in prayer, to draw your love and guidance through us, that we may open tender hearts to each other, and to those you call us to serve. We surrender Lord, to your will and guidance, in the name of Jesus Christ. […]
Dearest Lord, we know that it is not for us to know the times you have set, but in our suffering, especially in Manchester, England, and in war and famine zones across the world, do not leave us comfortless, Send us your Holy Spirit to strengthen us in love and care for one another. Christ […]
Eternal God, we pray for Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our presiding Bishop, Greg, our Bishop, Berto, our Rector, all clergy and us, the ministers of your church, that we, being your presence on this earth, may fulfill your mission. We search for you God, even though in you we live and move and have […]
Lector: Oh Holy Blessed Creator of all that is. May all beings come to know the strength and patience and faith that keep us steady on the way to knowing and serving you ever more fully. May we follow St. Stephen’s example, accepting life’s joys and challenges with the certainty of the resurrection and true […]
Lector: Dear Lord, Creator of all heaven and earth, In this time we pray to you for peace and assurance. We pray with zeal for your guidance in decision making for our nation, and for those in power, that Your will shall be done. Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for your church and ministers […]