Prayers of the Faithful – January 6 & 7, 2024
Prayers of the Faithful – January 6 & 7, 2024
Presider:
On this great feast of Epiphany that celebrates Jesus’ revelation to the world, we pray for the many needs both here and across the earth.
Reader:
- For the Church: that we may be a Light to those who are searching for direction and illuminate the path through our words and deeds of compassion and justice, we pray:
- For God’s blessing on the New Year: that God will fill the coming days with health of body, mind, and spirit; lead us into a deeper relationship with Christ, and inspire us to live the Gospel faithfully each day, we pray:
- For greater trust: that, like the Magi, God’s Light may guide us into the uncharted future, calm our fears, and help us to trust God’s love and care for us, we pray:
- For all who are seekers: that God will lead those who are confused or searching for a new beginning onto a new path that will be filled with meaning and purpose, we pray:
- For greater unity and co-operation within the human family: that God will heal the wounds of racial bias, open hearts to the talents of every person, and help us work together against violence, drug abuse, and poverty, we pray:
- For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: Joseph Andreszcuk (an-DRAY-zik), Richard Garner, Mary Halverson, and Larry Simmons, that they may they find comfort in the healing touch of God and in the loving care of family and friends, we pray:
- For those who have died with a faith in the resurrection, including Grace Van Grunsven, mother of Mike Van Grunsven. We pray:
Presider:
Gracious God, you have shown us that your Son is the Messiah King of all peoples. Help us to live in his light through the challenges of our lives and to reflect his glory to all those who cross our paths. We pray in his name. Amen.