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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
Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory.
Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)
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Praying John 17:24-26 (New International Version)
"Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.
Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them."
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 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. *
Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory.
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” )