INTERCESSIONS
2nd August 2001
Knowing God's love and affection for us, let us pray to him now.
Father,
wherever there is friction and conflict in the Church,
and communities are divided and weakened,
give us a greater longing for your healing and a deeper commitment to
forgiving love.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer
Father,
wherever tangled political situations seem impossible to solve,
wherever conflicting interests threaten peace;
wherever the ears of the powerful remain insulated against the cries of the
oppressed,
give us ears to hear your guidance.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer
Father,
wherever families are unhappy or dysfunctional,
wherever children are in danger;
wherever the daily living conditions are damaging to health and
self-respect,
let your kingdom come.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer
Father,
wherever the ill and injured need comfort and assistance,
wherever the elderly and housebound sit each day for hours alone,
may we bring your love and help.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer
Father,
wherever people are reaching their final days,
wherever people are mourning the loss of friends and family,
may they be comforted and surrounded by your love.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer
Jesus Christ is the light of the world, a light which no darkness can
quench.
We remember before God those who have died, and light a candle to symbolise
the light of Christ which eternally shines and brings hope.
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You turn our darkness into light, Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer |
Father,
wherever we find wonder and inspiration,
wherever we see humour and happiness,
wherever the beauty of our world reflects your love,
may our hearts be lifted to you in thanks and praise.
Merciful Father:
accept these prayers for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour, Jesus Christ.