Prayers of the Faithful

Prayers of the Faithful December 3 & 4, 2022

Presider:  

As we prepare for Jesus’ coming to us, we pray for our needs and for those of the whole world.

Lector:

• For the Church: that through our baptism with Spirit and fire, we may courageously live the Gospel and be instruments for the transformation for the world, we pray:
• For our nation and for the world, that we may be committed to restoring peace and justice for all, we pray:
• For a spirit of hospitality: that we may welcome one another as Christ has welcomed us, as sisters and brothers, children of God, we pray:
• For anyone who is trapped in a situation of human trafficking, that God will help to liberate them from their chains; and for all of us, that we may increase in our awareness of the problem of human trafficking and become a voice in the public square calling for its abolition, we pray:
• For all whose work is devoted to providing for the needs of others, we pray:
• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including Nancy Mosely, Lorraine Czeck, Laura Krause, and Jean Burns, may they find comfort in God’s love and from the care of their family and friends, we pray:
• For those who have died, may all who have died be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray:

Presider:

Loving God, you sent John the Baptist to prepare the way for Jesus. Fill us with your grace and make us heralds of God’s hope for our world. We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful November 26 & 27, 2022

Presider:  

Let us pray that this holy season will make us alert to Christ’s coming through the needs and concerns of all people.

Lector:

• For the church: that we may be a focused and watchful people during this Advent season, we pray,

• For all Christians: that we may put on the mind and heart of Christ and be a source of light and hope for all, we pray:

• For all affected by the Mass shootings in Colorado and Virginia this past week. That God will welcome the souls of the departed, comfort the grieving, and inspire all of us to work to end these acts of violence, we pray:

• For all who await God’s blessings, particularly for those who are expecting a child, for those who are separated from family or homeland, for members of the military awaiting to return home, and for those who are facing death: that God’s comforting and strengthening love will sustain them, we pray:

• For the liberation of Haiti and the conversion of the people of Haiti, and especially our Sister Parish St. Rose of Lima, that in this time of turmoil and uncertainty in their country, they may be led with the creative energy of the Holy Spirit towards new life, we pray:

• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including Nancy Mosely, Lorraine Czeck, Betty Rezac, Laura Krause, and Jean Burns.  May they find comfort in God’s love and from the care of their family and friends, we pray:

• Today we pray for our Beloved Dead, including Kevin Adamek, Matthew Schmidt, Alyssa Schmidt, and John Piechowski.  We also pray for those who have more recently died. May all who have died be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray:

Presider: God who is ever present, grant us the ability to see the face of Jesus wherever he appears among us, and help us to live in awareness this Advent season. We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful                              November 19 & 20, 2022

Presider:           

We pray with Christ, the suffering King, for the suffering people of the world.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may cooperate in the ministry of Jesus in offering forgiveness and accepting suffering in being disciples each day, we pray:
• For a transformation of our hearts: that through the Cross of Christ, our understandings of power, success, and glory may be changed and that we may place ourselves more fully in the service of God, we pray:
• For the liberation of Haiti and the conversion of the people of Haiti, and especially our Sister Parish St. Rose of Lima, that in this time of turmoil and uncertainty in their country, they may be led with the creative energy of the Holy Spirit towards new life, we pray:
• For the grace of forgiveness: that we may be moved to forgive all who have injured us and show concern and compassion for them, we pray:
• For all who are traveling this week: that their visits with family and friends will renew them and that they may arrive safely to their destinations, we pray:
• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including Nancy Mosely, Jim Dwyer, Betty Rezac and Arnold Ideker. May they find comfort in God’s love and from the care of their family and friends, we pray:
• For those who have died. May all who have died be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray:

Presider:

God of the powerless: You gave us your son to usher in a new reign of peace and justice. Jesus has shown us that this Kingdom is inhabited by those whose only power is love. We pray for the courage to live in and strengthen this Kingdom, meant for all. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

 

Prayers of the Faithful for November 12 & 13, 2022

Presider:             

Aware that signs of the end times are always with us, we pray for awareness of God’s loving presence in the here and now.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may offer hope and vision to all the human family in times of confusion and offer support for those who are searching for God, we pray:
• For a spirit of hope: that God will drive disabling fear from our hearts and help us face the future with confidence and trust that God is always with us and will never abandon us, we pray:
• For all who are experiencing an “end of their world”: that those who have become ill, lost employment, been divorced, or are grieving the death of a loved one may know God’s comforting presence this day and be strengthened by God’s Spirit, we pray:
• For all who have been elected to office: that God will give them wisdom to address the pressing issues and a spirit of collaboration to achieve the best for our country, we pray:
• For freedom from deceit: that we may hear the voice of the one true shepherd who calls us to life, we pray:
• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including Jim Dwyer.  May they find comfort in God’s love and from the care of their family and friends, we pray:
• For those who have died especially Michael Becker, John F. Alexander, and Maria Brass, mother of Marianne Brass.  May all who have died be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray:

Presider:

God who loves and protects all that is, we pray for hope and perseverance in uncertain times. Let our trust in you keep us calm, unafraid, and focused on being the face of Jesus in the world. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayers of the Faithful November 5 & 6, 2022

Presider:

We are called to live in the light of the resurrection, and so we pray to God who

faithfully hears and answers our prayers.

Lector:

• For the Church: that we may offer faithful witness to God’s abiding care for us and always live as the Children of God, we pray: (sung response)
• For the grace of sacrificial love: that we may be open to all the ways God calls us to lay down our lives in witness to the truth and in loving service of others, we pray:
• For those who contributed through prayer and donations to Risen Savior’s Winter Gear Drive and for those who will be the recipients of the donations, that they may all feel God’s warm embrace in the cold of winter and know of our care for one another, we pray:
• For all veterans: that they may know God’s presence in their hearts, be healed of trauma and painful memories, and be blessed with health and well-being, we pray:
• For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including, Marna Keenan and Jim Dwyer. May they find comfort in God’s love and from the care of their family and friends, we pray:
• For those who have died. May all who have died be forever held in the loving arms of God, we pray:

Presider:

God of everlasting life: keep us hopeful in what lies beyond, while we struggle to

live life fully each and every day. Help us to be people of faith and hope, who

encourage those who have lost hope. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.