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Prayers...
Prayers of Intersection
Seeking the grace, mercy,
and love of almighty God, we offer our prayers for the church,
for people in need, and for all of creation.
Holy God, build up the body of Christ and cause the gifts of
your Spirit to grow among us. Lead us to recognize your saving
work through the spiritual practices you encourage. Hear us, O
God.
Your mercy is great.
Water the earth with gentle rains and melting snow. Provide
clean water for drinking, washing, and nourishing plants that
will bear fruit for your creatures. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Uphold people who speak your righteousness in the face of
religious or political persecution. Receive martyrs (like Oscar
Arnulfo Romero, whom we commemorate today) into your everlasting
peace. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Provide relief for those suffering and in pain (especially).
Grant wisdom to health care workers who seek to diagnose
ailments, and bring healing to patients. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Promote unity within your church and among the nations. Uncover
the common threads in our shared humanity, and keep us from
making hasty judgments about others. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Here other intercessions may be offered. Knit together the
communion of saints, and bind us to Christ, our head. Through
the diversity of gifts present in our communities, help us to
overcome our limitations and increase our understanding of
ourselves and others. Hear us, O God.
Your mercy is great.
Reveal your will as you receive our prayers, and conform our
ways to your ways; through the saving work of Jesus Christ our
Lord.
Amen.
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