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A prayer from the Community of the Transfiguration O God of grace and mercy, as this pandemic runs its course around the world threatening everyone we know, and everyone we love, and everyone we will never have the privilege of knowing: Grant us inner peace that we may focus on what needs to be done and not done. Grant us grace to surrender that we might let go of non-essentials and choose love. Grant us courage to face with generous acceptance inevitable changes in our lives. Grant us faith to see you at work in the midst of all that is happening. Fill us with trust in you. Amen -------- Prayer for Quiet Confidence O God of peace, who has taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength; By the might of your Spirit lift us, we pray, to your presence, where we may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen From the BCP, pg 832 ----- |
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Prayer for an End to the Coronavirus Pandemic
Loving God, hasten the day when the virus will have run its course; quicken scientists to develop medications and vaccines; call out the best instincts of your people- love, neighborliness, compassion, and a sense of caring for every member of your beloved community on Earth. We pray out of the depths to you, O God of hope. Amen. - St. John's Abbey, Collegeville, MN ----- A prayer for those who cannot receive communion physically In union, O lord, with your faithful people at every altar of your Church, where the Holy Eucharist is now being celebrated. I desire to offer you praise and thanksgiving. I remember your death, Lord Christ; I proclaim your resurrection; I await your coming in glory. And since I cannot receive you today in the physical presence of my community, I beseech you to come spiritually into my heart. Cleanse and strengthen me with your grace, Lord Jesus, and let me never be separated from you. May I live in you, and you in me, in this life and the life to come. Amen. ------ 
Sweat of the LadyBug by Stephen McFarland
Prayer for People Facing Great Uncertainty God of the present moment, God who in Jesus stills the storm and soothes the frantic heart; bring hope and courage to all who wait or work in uncertainty. Bring hope that you will make them the equal of whatever lies ahead. Bring them courage to endure what cannot be avoided, for your will is health and wholeness; you are God, and we need you. Taken from the New Zealand Prayer Book ----- |
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Twisted Flower by Stephen McFarland
A Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer
This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen ----- 
Scorpion Weed by Stephen McFarland
A Prayer from Thomas Merton
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following Your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please You does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that, if I do this, You will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore I will trust You always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for You are ever with me, and You will never leave me to face my perils alone. ------ |
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Be at Peace
A Prayer from Francis de Sales Do not look forward in fear to the changes in life; rather, look to them with full hope that as they arise, God, whose very own you are, will lead you safely through all things; and when you cannot stand it, God will carry you in His arms. Do not fear what may happen tomorrow; the same understanding Father who cares for you today will take care of you then and every day. ----- |
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St. John's Episcopal Church Mission Statement, January 2019