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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
Lord Jesus, who prayed that we might all be one, we pray to you for the unity of Christians, according to Your will, according to Your means. *
May Your Spirit enable us to experience the suffering caused by division, to see our sin, and to hope beyond all hope.
Amen
- Paul Couturier
Observe a time of silence before the Lord
(1 – 5 minutes)
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Scriptural Theme
Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke?
Sing to the Lord a song of praise
(acapella, or accompanied by instruments / recorded music)
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Praying Isaiah 58:6-8 (New International Version)
"Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter -- when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I."
Response to the Scripture
Holy God, our Father, you dwell with the humble and contrite. Give us the grace to humble our hearts so that You will come and revive them.
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. *
Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke?
Praise / prayer / silence / sing a new song
(follow the leading of the Holy Spirit)
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Ending Prayer
Oh my God, forgive what I have been, correct what I am, and direct what I shall be.
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
( Adapted by Christ the Reconciler from Season 4: Lent Bridge Prayer – “The Joy of Repentance” )