Praying John 13:34-35

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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

Heavenly Father, I praise you and thank you for your great love and I lift up this day for your blessings. *

With your help I will live today as a responsible, generous, and honest human being. Like Jesus, I will try today to treat everyone I meet with dignity and respect. With Jesusโ€™ spirit alive in me I will witness my love by thinking of others first and myself last.

Help me today, Father, to put into action what I have said in words. *

I ask this in your name. Amen.

- St. Mary's Catholic School, Taylor TX

Observe a time of silence before the Lord

(1 โ€“ 5 minutes)

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Scriptural Theme

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

Sing to the Lord a song of praise

(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

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Praying John 13:34-35 (New International Version)

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.

Response to the Scripture

Blessed Father, make us one, even as you and your Son are one. You have given us the glory that you gave your Son, that we may be richly, fully, one.

Draw near Godโ€™s throne of grace

with the thanksgivings, prayers, & intercessions that are on your heart

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The Spirit and the Bride say *

โ€œCome!โ€

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *

A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

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Ending Prayer

Lord, let our memory provide no shelter for grievance against each other.

Lord, let our heart provide no harbour for hatred of each other.

Lord, let our tongue be no accomplice in the judgment of another.

- Celtic Daily Prayer

In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 7: Reconciliation Bridge Prayer โ€“ โ€œEntering into the Unity of the Trinityโ€ )