Prayer Page
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May we pray with you? |
photo by Bryan Harris
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May we pray for you? |
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******** Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory, to serve you in freedom and in peace: Give to the people of our country a zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that we may use our liberty in accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen for the Nation, BCP. 258 ********** |
Fr Michael preparing the Eucharist.
photo by Ann Bagby
********* O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen BCP page 815 *********** |
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********** In praying for others we learn really and truly to love them. As we approach God on their behalf we carry the thought of them into the very being of eternal Love, and as we go into the being of him who is eternal Love, so we learn to love whatever we take with us there. -Richard Meux Benson, SSJE (1824-1915) ********* |
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Prayer for Rio Grande Borderland Ministries
O God, Creator of all people,
help us to travel through the barren borderlands
that separate us from others.
Teach us to willingly explore relationships with people
as we offer a compassionate response to those who cross our paths around our borders.
Open our hearts to new companion’s needs so that
everyone eats, everyone is clothed,
everyone has a safe and healthy habitat and
everyone knows they are loved by You, O Lord,
through our actions and struggles for justice and peace.
Grant us the vision to notice how each step we take together
moves us closer to the promised land
where all souls grow in hope and love.
Let us go forth this day In harmony with You,
Compassion in our hearts, Gratitude in our thoughts
Generosity in our deeds, Justice as our passion
Let us go forth, carrying God’s image
Into our hurting world along our border
With the Rio Grande Borderland Ministries.
AMEN
O God, Creator of all people,
help us to travel through the barren borderlands
that separate us from others.
Teach us to willingly explore relationships with people
as we offer a compassionate response to those who cross our paths around our borders.
Open our hearts to new companion’s needs so that
everyone eats, everyone is clothed,
everyone has a safe and healthy habitat and
everyone knows they are loved by You, O Lord,
through our actions and struggles for justice and peace.
Grant us the vision to notice how each step we take together
moves us closer to the promised land
where all souls grow in hope and love.
Let us go forth this day In harmony with You,
Compassion in our hearts, Gratitude in our thoughts
Generosity in our deeds, Justice as our passion
Let us go forth, carrying God’s image
Into our hurting world along our border
With the Rio Grande Borderland Ministries.
AMEN
Our Mission is to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel and to seek and serve Christ in all people.
St. John's Episcopal Church Mission Statement, January 2019