Praying Philippians 2:1-3

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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 

Grant me, O Lord, to know what I ought to know; to love what I ought to love; to praise what delights you most; to value what is precious in your sight; to hate what is offensive to you.

Do not allow me to judge according to the sight of my eyes, nor to pass sentence according to the hearing of the ears of ignorant men, but to discern with a true judgment between things visible and spiritual; *
and above all, always to inquire what is the good pleasure of your will.
Amen.

- Thomas Γ  Kempis

 

Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)

 

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Scriptural Theme

Father, help us to be like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

 

Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)

 

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Praying Philippians 2:1-3 (New International Version)

Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being likeminded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.

 

Response to the Scripture

Where love and charity abide, that is where God dwells.

 

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 *
β€œCome!”

Even so, Lord Jesus, come quickly. *
Father, help us to be like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

 

Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song

(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)

 

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Ending Prayer 

Grant, O God, that your holy and life-giving Spirit may so move every human heart, that barriers which divide us may crumble, suspicions disappear, and hatreds cease; that our divisions being healed, we may live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

- Mission St. Clare

 

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 – β€œEntering into the Unity of the Trinity” )