LEADER:
Our Heavenly Father has promised through our Lord Jesus Christ
to hear us when we pray in faith. Let us therefore pray for the
Church and the World, and let us thank God for His goodness.
Silence may be kept.
LEADER:We pray for the Church of God in every place; especially for this Diocese, our Bishop(s) __________ and all the people of God.
ALL:
Strengthen your Church to carry forward the work of Christ; that we and all who confess your Name may unite in truth, live together in your love, and reveal your glory to the world.
LEADER:
We pray for our country and for all the nations of the world,
especially __________; and for all peoples in their various callings.
ALL:
Direct this nation and all nations in the ways of justice and
truth. Give wisdom to all in positions of public trust and
authority; that they may promote the prosperity, godliness
and peace of your people everywhere.
LEADER:
We pray for our own community, for this parish, for our families,
friends, and all who live and work with us.
ALL:
Give grace to all our friends and neighbours in Christ, that
we may serve Him in one another and grow together in His
love.
LEADER:
We pray for the poor, the sick, the unemployed, the handicapped; all who have requested our prayers and all who seek the prayers of the Church in their time of trouble.
ALL:
Give healing and strength to all who suffer in body, mind or
spirit. Give them courage and hope in their troubles and
sustain all those who remember and care for them.
LEADER:
We commemorate the departed, especially _________________.
ALL:
We commend all people to your unfailing love, that in them
your will may be fulfilled; and we rejoice at the faithful
witness of your saints in every age, praying that we may share
with them in your eternal kingdom.
Silence may be kept.
LEADER:Accept these prayers, O Lord our God, for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
ALL: Amen.
The Concluding Collects
The Act of Penitence follows (page 123)