Pastoral Prayer–Sunday, August 29, 2010

            God of glory, in humility you have revealed yourself in the incarnation of your Son, Jesus Christ, who took the lowest place among us that we might be raised to the heights of divinity.  Teach us to walk the path he prepared for us so that we might take a place at the table with all who seek the joy of his kingdom.

            Holy Father, in your goodness, you provide for the needy.  Remove from us the sins of greed and pride, which mock the humility of our Lord, Jesus Christ.  Open our hearts in generosity and justice to the neglected and lonely, that in showing esteem for others, we may honor and please you.

            Sovereign Lord, on this day, the 5th anniversary of hurricane Katrina, let us remember those who lost their lives under the waves of surging water, those who gave their lives to save the stranded, those who survived with a memory scarred, and those who continue to rebuild the city.  Inspire us, Father, with Your Holy Spirit, that when the next hurricane arrives we will be ready.

            Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.  Amen.

 –Revised Common Lectionary Prayers and The Book of Common Prayer

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