03 MAY PRAYERS:
In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to
Almighty God saying
Hear us, good Lord.
Fill your
church with love and truth, and help us bring about the unity you desire.
Empower us to preach your Good News throughout the world. Enlighten Ron our Archbishop, those discerning a
call to the episcopate, and all your ministers with knowledge and wisdom,
through which they will proclaim your love.
Hear us, good Lord.
Give us grace
to hear and receive your holy word, rejoicing in the power of the Spirit.
Strengthen our daily lives, that in all we say and do we reflect our love for
you and for your people. Comfort those who struggle, support those whose faith
is weak, raise up all who feel down.
Hear us, good Lord.
Grant guidance
to our Prime Minister, Premier, and Mayor, and to all who govern. Guard and
strengthen Elizabeth
our Queen, that she may put her trust in you, and seek your honour
and glory. Be in the heart and voice of all those who govern, that their
leadership is endued with wisdom and understanding.
Hear us, good Lord.
Bless those
whose work preserves order, that they may uphold justice, honesty, and truth.
Bless those
whose work has been undervalued and unnoticed, those working to maintain food
and essential services, that their efforts are appreciated by all who benefit.
Bless those
who are celebrated for their efforts in difficult times: the frontline and
medical workers, who risk their own health for the sake of the sick.
Bless those
who are often forgotten in prayers, the administrators and technicians, that we
may celebrate their essential role in our society.
Bless all who
are a blessing, that we may through them know your love and grace.
Hear us, good Lord.
Give us the
will to use the fruits of the earth to your glory, and for the good of all
creation. Inspire our minds to establish new ways of living in relation with
the earth and with each other. Open our ears to the cry of the devastated, and
to the call of a renewed earth where health, peace, and justice prevail.
Hear us, good Lord.
Bless and keep
all your people: Help and comfort the lonely, the bereaved and the oppressed. Keep
in safety those who travel, and all who are in danger. Heal the sick in body
and mind, and provide for the homeless, the hungry, and the destitute. Show
your pity on prisoners and refugees, and all who are in trouble.
Lord, have mercy.
Forgive our
enemies, persecutors and slanderers, and turn their hearts. Help us to see
those who hurt us as equally worthy of your love. Forgive us for the times we
have injured others, and turn our hearts.
Lord, have mercy.
Hear us as we
remember those who have died in the peace of Christ, both those who have
confessed the faith and those whose faith is known to you alone, and grant us
with them a share in your eternal kingdom.
Lord, have mercy.
Renew our
hearts within us, O God, as we focus on the blessings of this life: for our
families and friends, for the food and shelter we enjoy, for leisure and
entertainment, for our safety and well-being. Let us never forget to be
thankful, and to honour you as the source of all good things.
Lord, have mercy. Amen.
MAY 10th
In peace, we pray to you, Lord God.
For all people in their daily life and work,
recognizing the challenges of depressed economy and social isolation;
For our families, friends, and neighbours, and for all
those who are alone.
For this community, our country, and the world, that
we may be patient, compassionate, and kind;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
For the just and proper use of your creation;
For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and
oppression.
For all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of
trouble;
For those who minister to the sick, the friendless,
and the needy; for those providing essential services;
For the peace and unity of the Church of God;
For all who proclaim the gospel, and all who seek the
truth.
For Ron our Archbishop, for those discerning a call to
the episcopate, and all clergy;
For all who serve God in the Church.
For our own needs and those of others.
Hear
us, Lord; For your mercy is great.
We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this
life. We will exalt you, O God our king;
And
praise your name for ever and ever.
We pray for all those who have died in the peace of
Christ, and for those whose faith is known to you alone, that they may have a
place in your eternal kingdom. We continue to remember the victims of the
recent mass shooting; and the members of the crashed military helicopter. That
their memories are a blessing, and that you will comfort those who mourn.
Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them; Who put their trust in
you.
We pray to you also for the forgiveness of our sins.
Have
mercy upon us, most merciful Father; in your compassion, forgive us our sins, known and unknown, things done and
left undone; and so uphold us by
your Spirit that we may live and serve you in newness of life, to the honour and glory of your name; through
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Almighty God have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver
you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep
you in eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Gracious God, you have heard the prayers of your
faithful people; you know our needs before we ask, and our ignorance in asking.
Grant our requests as may be best for us. This we ask in the name of your Son
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
17 MAY
Blessed are you,
Holy and ever-present God; we come before you this day bearing in our hearts
and minds those people and circumstances that have touched our lives. We pray
to you, God of Grace, Hear our prayer.
We pray for the
unity of the church: that your truth and love may be spread throughout the
world to lighten the hearts of all. We ask your prayers for our Archbishop Ron;
for the episcopal nominees for our diocese, for all in leadership; and for all
the faithful as we explore new ways to BE your church in these times.
God of grace,
Hear Our Prayer.
Strengthen all
who lead: transcending partisan politics to govern your people with compassion
and justice. Inspire their hearts to see their authority as an opportunity to
serve you.
God of grace,
Hear Our Prayer.
Make us aware to
the needs of our community, and empower us to respond with loving kindness.
Bless the poor, the unemployed, the underemployed; those who rely on industries
presently on hold: seasonal employment and inter-personal contact, hospitality
and care. Do not let our hearts harden in this time of need.
God of grace,
Hear Our Prayer.
Look with
kindness on those who are sick in mind, body, or spirit: those with illnesses
related to COVID-19; those whose non-COVID treatments have been delayed; those
who are feeling paralyzed by fear; those who are struggling with depression;
those who are losing their faith; those who have not known you. Shine your
light in our lives, O Christ, that we may find health and wholeness.
God of grace,
Hear Our Prayer.
Shower upon all
who are putting themselves in harm's way your protection; refresh the
exhausted, strengthen the weak, comfort those who struggle. We ask your
blessing on our medical workers, administrators, technicians, delivery people,
essential service providers, and all those whose ministry is of key importance.
God of grace,
Hear Our Prayer.
We offer thanks
for the beauty of our home: for the safety we experience, for the love and
friendship we give and receive, for the food and clothing to nourish and
protect our bodies, for the opportunities to pray and praise in peace, for
leisure and learning that keep us whole, for science and discoveries that
better our life together.
God of grace,
Hear Our Prayer.
24 MAY
In
anticipation of the Spirit; in celebration of the Ascended Christ, and in
elation of ever-present Creator, we pray to Almighty God saying
Hear us, good Lord.
Help us, dear
Lord, to be your church: bringing unity, welcoming all, serving our neighbours.
Connect our hearts to worship you, despite our physical distance. Inspire your
servants in leadership: especially Archbishop Ron; Episcopal nominees Carl,
Elliott, Katherine, and Sandra; Archdeacon Ian. Bless all leaders and their
families as the guide and support us in the faith.
Hear us, good Lord.
Strengthen us,
dear Lord, to be your people in the world. Quiet our anxious minds, strengthen
our compassionate hearts, embolden our faithful response. Shower upon us a
spirit of patience, kindness, and outreach. May we be constant in prayer and
consistent in service.
Hear us, good Lord.
Live, dear
Lord, in the hearts and minds of all who govern. May your wisdom permeate the lives of our Queen, Prime Minister,
Premier, Mayor, and all who govern. May your Spirit of health and wholeness
infuse the decisions of medical officers balancing community health and
economic concerns.
Hear us, good Lord.
Dear Lord, be
in the hearts of every person whose ministry takes them in the face of physical
danger. Be in the mouths of all who engage with these personnel. Help us to
recognise all people as 'essential' in their work, as we engage a new normal in
fields of commerce. Bless all who are a blessing, be they celebrated or
unnoticed: that we may through them know your love and grace.
Hear us, good Lord.
Be present,
dear Lord, to all who are sick in mind, body, or spirit; and to all who serve
them. May all who need comfort find it in you; may all who need healing know
you in the souls. May we see and respond to those who experience loss in
finances, resources, and dignity.
Hear us, good Lord.
Keep us, dear
Lord, in an attitude of thanksgiving. May we realise the blessings of this
life, knowing that all good things come from you. Remind us to focus on all
that we have; food and shelter, leisure and love, faith and hope. Hear our
grateful awareness as we journey our days with you.
Hear us, good Lord. Amen.
31 MAY
Come, breath
of God: renew your church to live into the wholeness of your promise. Guide our
hearts toward praise, and out lives toward action, for the sake of justice and
truth. Breathe your sustaining inspiration into the leaders of your church:
including Ron our Archbishop, Ian our Archdeacon, and our diocese's episcopal
nominees; and all those who are your church, ministering in the ways you have
gifted us.
Come,
Holy Spirit, Come!
Come, breath
of God: you who breathed life into creation and animated exiled bones, who
descends as a dove and alights the fire of ministry:
Breathe new
life into our economy, that it may be sustainably non-exploitative.
Breathe new
life into our environment, that we may delight in the masterpiece of your
creation.
Breathe new
life into our nations, that we may find new ways to collaborate and cooperate.
Breathe new
life into our peoples, that respect and reconciliation may remain a priority.
Breathe new
life into our lives, that the rights of all may be honoured.
Breathe new
life into us, that we may embrace this new life.
Come,
Holy Spirit, Come!
Come, breath
of God: fill our lungs and lives with passion for justice, empowering us to
work towards what is right. May we advocate for those who experience
discrimination, those who are prevented from living fully, those who have been
made voiceless. Fill the leaders of the nations with a burning desire to create
a world respecting the dignity of all your beloved children.
Come,
Holy Spirit, Come!
Come, breath
of God: blow freely through our hometown - our families, our neighbours, our
friends. Cover this whole town with your blessing, especially those who
experience scarcity, fear, and deprivation. Open our eyes that we may see the
opportunities before us and engage in mission to spread your Good News.
Come,
Holy Spirit, Come!
Come, breath
of God: grant health to those whose bodies struggle with pain and infirmity,
those whose minds cruelly taunt with lies, and those whose spirits are crushed.
Be the breath of eternal life to those whose earthly breaths are finishing.
Inspire those who minister to all in need, to respond with loving kindness to
every earthly need we perceive, that we do not harden our hearts but extend
your grace and love.
Come,
Holy Spirit, Come!
Come, breath
of God; wake us to the gifts of this day; open our hearts to the abundance of
blessings. Turn our cold-heartedness to gratitude, our selfishness to sharing,
our greed to an active reality of community. Help us to use the benefits of
your spirit to celebrate the kingdom of God; this day and forever more.
Come,
Holy Spirit, Come!
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