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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
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
And kindle in us the fire of your divine love.
Send forth your Spirit, Lord, and our hearts will be regenerated.
And you will renew the face of the earth!*
God, by the light of the Holy Spirit, you instruct the hearts of your faithful; grant us by the Gifts of Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge, Counsel, Family Spirit, Strength, and Awe of the Lord that we may not be conformed to the world but transformed by the renewal of our minds, so that we might discern and do what is good, acceptable, and pleasing to you, and perfect;
And so be the aroma of Christ in the world through Love, Joy, Peace, Patient Endurance, Kindness, Generosity, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and the Self-Control of total surrender to your Spirit.
- Fr. David Knight
Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)
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Scriptural Theme
So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.
Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)
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Praying Acts 11:4-18 (New International Version)
Starting from the beginning, Peter told them the whole story: "I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision. I saw something like a large sheet being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came down to where I was. I looked into it and saw four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, reptiles and birds. Then I heard a voice telling me, 'Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.' I replied, 'Surely not, Lord! Nothing impure or unclean has ever entered my mouth.' The voice spoke from heaven a second time, 'Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.' This happened three times, and then it was all pulled up to heaven again. Right then three men who had been sent to me from Caesarea stopped at the house where I was staying. The Spirit told me to have no hesitation about going with them. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man's house. He told us how he had seen an angel appear in his house and say, 'Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. He will bring you a message through which you and all your household will be saved.' As I began to speak, the Holy Spirit came on them as he had come on us at the beginning. *
Then I remembered what the Lord had said: 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' So if God gave them the same gift he gave us who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I to think that I could stand in God's way?"
When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, "So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life."
Response to the Scripture
Pour out your Spirit on all flesh; refine us that we may be able to stand in the day of your coming.
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. *
So then, even to Gentiles God has granted repentance that leads to life.
Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song
(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)
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Ending 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 Jesus’ 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
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 6: Pentecost Bridge Prayer – “Global Evangelism and Revival” )