Pastoral Prayer Gracious God, you framed creation with love and mercy and declared it good; yet we, desiring to justify ourselves, judge others more harshly than we judge ourselves, and often without knowledge or understanding. May our heart beat with yours. May our heart break with yours. May our heart make room for friend and… Read more »
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Pastoral Prayer, 3rd Sunday after Epiphany C
Gracious God, You who promises to be with us, guide us with your presence, scatter the fears that bind us, and set us free to live stewards of your promise. Because you are with us, give us the courage to offer presence to one another, so that the world might know and trust your promise…. Read more »
Pastoral Prayer, 2nd Sunday after Epiphany
Gracious God, our persistent liberator, every day you summon your slumbering people. Stir up within us a call to repentance, a vision of your kingdom, and a desire to offer ourselves to your loving work. Enlighten our lives with your grace so that we might fully give ourselves to Christ’s mission and ministry. Holy Father,… Read more »
Pastoral Prayer Trinity Sunday
Holy, holy, holy God, in calling forth creation from the void, revealing yourself in human flesh, and pouring forth your wisdom to guide us, you manifest your concern for your whole universe. You invite us, as your people, to gather the world’s needs into our hearts and bring them before you. Holy, holy, holy Father,… Read more »
Pastoral Prayer, Sunday, April 10, 2011: Lent 5 A
Gracious God, God of all compassion and consolation, your breath alone brings life to dry bones and weary souls. Pour out your Spirit upon us, that we may face despair and death with the hope of resurrection and faith through Christ, our Lord. Help us to dance with the spirit, the breath of… Read more »