Prayers of the Faithful – February 10 & 11, 2024
Prayers of the Faithful – February 10 & 11, 2024
Presider:
Let us pray with compassionate hearts for all who are in need in the world, in our communities and in our families.
Reader:
- For the Church: that we may reach out to all who have been excluded or marginalized by our society and offer acceptance and inclusion in our community, we pray:
- For transformation: that we may present ourselves before Christ and confidently surrender to his touch all that is sinful, selfish, or alienating in our life, we pray:
- For all who feel socially isolated: that those who have been ridiculed, laughed at, or bullied, may have their dignity as persons recognized and be welcomed into this faith community, we pray:
- For the grace to imitate Christ: that God will help us to love others, confront lies and injustice, and surrender ourselves in service to God and neighbor as did Jesus, we pray:
- For openness to the Spirit: that we may be attentive to the invitations of God to grow and change during the coming Lenten season, we pray:
- For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: Cathy Pike, Arlene Bruggeman, and Rolando Domingo; 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, That mercy and grace surround them, bringing solace to their spirits and a comforting light to guide them home, we pray:
Presider:
Compassionate God, we turn to you in time of trouble. Help us with our own needs, and grant us the generosity and courage to reach out to others in need. Hear us, we pray, in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen