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I join with all who are praying *
to the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer
Yes, Lord, what God is like you? *
We thank you for Christ, who on the cross has destroyed our sin!
We thank you because you have drawn all men to Him. *
We thank you because you now pour out on Jerusalem, on your people, a mighty stream of grace and consolation.
- Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa
Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)
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Scriptural Theme
We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)
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Praying John 1:1-14 (New International Version)
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. *
There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all might believe. He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.
He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him. He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God -- children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. *
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Response to the Scripture
How many are your wonders, Oh Lord! We give you thanks for your goodness, wisdom and power.
Draw near to God’s throne of grace
with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart
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The Spirit and the Bride say *
“Come!”
Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song
(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)
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Ending Prayer
Lord, give me I pray: *
A remembering heart for the things that have happened
An attentive heart to what I have heard
A forgiving heart for what has hurt
A grateful heart for what has blessed
A brave heart for what may be required
An open heart to all that may come
A trusting heart to go forth with You
A loving heart for You and all Your creation
A longing heart for the reconciliation of all things
A willing heart to say “Yes” to what You will
- Leighton Ford
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 8: Thanksgiving Bridge Prayer – “God's Abundant Provision & Protection” )