Gracious God, Creator of the universe from whose word of truth we have been born as firstfruits of your creatures: make us quick to listen and slow to speak, that the word within us may take root to nourish all our living, and that we may be blessed in all our doing.
Holy Father, 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 your table with all who seek the joy of your kingdom.
Sovereign Lord, Father of all in the power of the Spirit, remove from your people pride and the pursuit of power which mocks humility. Open our hearts in generosity and justice to the neglected and the lonely, that in showing esteem for others, we may honor and please you.
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. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, as we continue to pray saying:
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our trespasses
As we forgive those who trespass against us
Lead us not into temptation
But deliver us from evil
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.