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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
God,
We thank you for all who have been your channels of love in this world:
For all who sow seeds of compassion and love for their neighbours:*
For those who are agents of peace and reconciliation,
Seeking to fulfil your prayer
That we might be one, as you, Father, Son and Spirit are one.
We thank you for one another, in all of our glorious diversity
And all that we have to learn from you through each other.*
Forgive us our reluctance to learn from each other.
Forgive us our lack of love for each other.
- Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)
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Scriptural Theme
May God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord bless you with grace and peace!
Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)
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Praying 2 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (International English Bible)
May God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord bless you with grace and peace! *
My brothers and sisters, we should always thank God for you, and rightly so, because your faith is continuing to grow more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is also increasing. Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials that you are enduring.
Response to the Scripture
You, Oh God, are reconciling all things to yourself in Christ Jesus. Help us to walk in the ministry of reconciliation, bringing all things under your kingdom - to the glory of your Name.
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. *
May God the Father and Jesus Christ our Lord bless you with grace and peace!
Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song
(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)
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Ending Prayer
Gracious Father,
we pray to you for your holy Church.
Fill it with your truth.
Keep it in your peace.*
Where it is corrupt, reform it.
Where it is in error, correct it. *
Where it is in right, defend it.
Where it is in want, provide for it. *
Where it is divided, reunite it,
For the sake of your Son, our Savior Jesus Christ.
- Paulist Prayer Book
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 – “Entering into the Unity of the Trinity” )