Praying Colossians 3:12-15

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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

Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

 

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

 

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Praying Colossians 3:12-15 (New International Version)

Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. *
Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace, and be thankful.

 

Response to the Scripture

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

 

Draw near to 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. *
Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

 

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€ )