Lord Jesus - you are the beloved son of the father.
Christ Jesus - you are a light shining in the world.
Lord Jesus - you bring us new life.
Priest: As we journey through this first week in ordinary time, we present our prayers to our heavenly Father:
1. For the unity of all Christians: that God will heal the wounds in the body of Christ and help us to give common witness to the world.
2. For all impacted by natural disasters and winter weather. That God will lead them to safety and help.
3. For an end to violence in our families, our neighborhoods, and our city streets. That God will turn hearts away from violence and anger.
4. That God will help us build up our communities in justice and peace.
5. For greater respect for human life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death.
6. That the Holy Spirit open our hearts to see the ways God is present in the world.
7. For the sick and afflicted. For those struggling with addictions and mental health issues. For healing and wholeness.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.
Priest: With hope and trust, we present these prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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