Lord Jesus - you call us to faith.
Christ Jesus - you bring us the wisdom of the Father.
Lord Jesus - you ask us to learn more about our faith.
We come to you Lord in the midst of our reality, brining you our prayers with humility and respect:
1. We pray for all members of the Church: that we may be servants of one another, particularly of those in need, and thus bear witness to God’s love for everyone.
2. We pray for nations of the world: that they may put aside war, conflict, and violence, and that they will work to sow the fruit of righteousness and to cultivate peace.
3. We pray for those who feel like they are the last of all—the sick and the poor, the victim, the broken-hearted, the addict, and the grieving: that we may receive and care for them as if they were Jesus himself given into our hands. 4. We pray for the gift of wisdom: that we may be holy, gentle, and full of mercy and good fruits in the sight of our heavenly Father.
5. We pray for spiritual freedom: that God will awaken us to our selfishness and disordered desires that distract us and help us choose ways to be instruments of his mercy and compassion.
6. We pray for the the faithful departed: that Jesus, who accepted His death as the path to resurrection, may raise up our faithful departed ones to share His joy and glory in heaven.
7. For the prayers we hold in our hearts.
We offer these prayers through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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