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God of mercy, Father of all,
you welcome the downtrodden and are a voice for the voiceless. You feed the poor and offer forgiveness to sinners. And, above all, you sent your Son for the salvation of the world. Reveal to me my unrepentant, stony heart and replace it with a heart full of love and compassion. Place your Spirit within me, so that I might walk in your footsteps and speak your word to a waiting world. Enfold me in your protective arms and help me grow in the intimacy you long to share with me. I ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. |
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God of radiant light,
you spoke to Moses through the burning bush. You led the people through the desert by a pillar of fire. And you sent the purifying fire of your Spirit to renew and transform the earth. Strengthen our families as we face the seductions of this world. In these days of fulfillment, purify us so that when the test comes, families will stand united in their choice of you. And in our own baptism by fire, give us the grace to withstand the trials of our lives, so that, like gold purified by fire, we, too, may be fashioned in your brilliant image. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. |
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Compassionate God,
you adorn the earth with beauty, and gift the world with abundant life. You created human beings in your image and you instill in them your mercy and compassion. Strengthen all your servants to grow more fully in the divinity you have shared with us, so that we may offer your divine compassion to those who are broken by the losses and disappointments of life. Instill in us the strength and the wisdom to be prepared for your coming in our lives. I ask this through Christ, our Lord and through your Holy Spirit. Amen. |
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Jesus, you showed us
how a community should live. Loving and caring and helping one another were the cornerstones. We need to remember that we can help to create community. We can come together and share with one another, support one another, and love one another. It may seem difficult in these times, but your example shows us the way. Guide us, dear Jesus, for we need your help. We ask this in your name. Amen. |
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God of power and might,
you teach us the marvels of the universe. You have given us your Son, the revelation of your divine presence, and you invite us into deep and everlasting relationship. Help me to grow in my desire to know you, my hunger to be fed with your love, and my longing to be imbued with the wisdom of your Spirit. Strengthen me to become an effective witness of the gospel and to promote your reign of God in the world. I ask this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen. |
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Lord God,
in your wisdom you invite us out of our complacency. You open our eyes to see you with new vision. You open our hearts to love you with greater passion, and you open our hands to serve you with the purest intentions. Lead us more deeply into the mystery of discipleship so that we may follow you with steadfast faithfulness. Give us the heart of Mary, so that we may be transformed by your Word and fortified by your presence. Give us the mind of Martha, so that we can diligently accomplish your mission. But above all, continue to invite us into intimate and lasting relationship. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. |
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Jesus,
please help us open our eyes and hearts and hands to those children of God suffering in our midst. Help us stand with people, as you did, when they are victimized or vilified because of their sexual orientation, their race or nationality, a disease they have, or criminal deeds they have done. Help us, O gracious God, become good neighbors to all your children. Help us to become sisters and brothers, in deeds as well as in words, and advance the coming of your beloved community. We pray in the name of your Son, Jesus who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever Amen. |
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Jesus, we did not choose you.
Rather, you chose us to go forth as emissaries of God’s love and peace into every part and place of our lives. What an awesome calling– to be your eyes, your ears, your hands for others. Free us from the selfishness and fears that hold us back. Still us at the beginning of each day, so that we may hear your voice and feel your love blessing us and sending us forth. Open us to the giftedness of those with whom we minister, and help us become more attentive and supportive allies. All of these blessings we ask in your name, as you told us to, you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. |
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God, our Father,
let us sow seeds of love and mercy. Let us sow the seeds of the gospel so that the Good News of your Son, Jesus, will take root throughout the world. Give us gifts of kindness and respect. Send your Holy Spirit with whatever gifts we need to plant the gospel throughout the world. Amen. |
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Our Father in heaven,
God and Father also of the hungry, please care for them. May we honor your holy name by doing your will regarding those who hunger. As you give each of us each day our daily bread, we pray that our sisters and brothers may be blessed in like manner. Forgive us our sins of greed and indifference. Lead us away from such temptation and deliver us from the evil of turning away from you and your children. We pray in the name of Jesus, Whose death and resurrection is our everlasting hope. Amen. |
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Lord our God,
thank you for bringing us into the love relationship that exists in your being from all eternity. We humbly offer you ourselves in return, and ask that you use us as you will in the work set before us. As you embrace us in solidarity, help us to embrace those around us who are alone and in need of your living presence. We offer this prayer, in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit Amen. |
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Most Holy Spirit,
you were present with the Father and the Son when all of creation was called into being. Your moving presence took a small group of people and made it into a new communion that is your Church. Make us worthy of your constant presence. Divine Advocate, direct my actions as an individual and as a member of your Church so that all I do will reflect to the world your love and presence of God. Amen. |
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Lord Jesus, Redeemer and Lord,
help us to be your presence in the world. May our hearts beat with yours, our hands reach out with your love, our feet move us more toward your compassion. Transform our eyes that we may truly see, our ears that we may truly listen, our mouths that we may learn to speak of your love. May we grow more and more in your likeness as we desire your love to be made visible in our lives. Amen. |
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Faithful God,
you have given us yourself in word and in sacrament so that we may see you with eyes of faith. As I live out my days help me to be an authentic reflection of your presence within us. Thank you for choosing to dwell within and among us. Grant me the courage and passion to be a bearer of your peace in a turbulent world. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. |
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Lord our God,
it is your love that sustains us, binds us to one another, and calls us out into the world. Stretch us to move beyond our own limitations, so that in all our actions your love will be present to bring about forgiveness, healing, and justice. With grateful hearts, we thank you for your amazing love. In Jesus’ name we pray. |
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