Transfiguration

Prayers of the People

Transfiguration

Transfiguration Sunday                               
February 10, 2013

In peace, let us pray to the Lord, the people saying, "Lord have Mercy"

For the holy church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love and be found without fault at the day of your coming, we pray to you, O Lord

Lord have mercy

For our Bishops (names), Priest/Pastor (names), Deacon/Intern/other Leaders (names or positions) and for all bishops, ministers, and holy people of God, we pray to you, O Lord

Lord have mercy

For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease and that all may one as you and the Creator are one, we pray to you, O Lord

Lord have mercy

For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel not only to the ends of the earth, but also in our own country, in our own communities, and even when it means calling those we like or admire into account, we pray to you O Lord   

Lord have mercy

For those who do not yet believe, for those struggling to believe, and those who have lost their faith or hope, that they may receive the light of the Gospel, we pray to you, O Lord

Lord have mercy

For peace in the world, in our communities, and our homes that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations, peoples, communities and families, we pray to you, O Lord

Lord have mercy

For those in positions of Public Trust, especially our City Council, State Legislature, Congress, and Courts that they may serve justice, develop moral budgets and promote the dignity and freedom of all people, we pray to you, O Lord

Lord have mercy

For those who live and work in this community, especially our neighbors at (name neighboring churches, businesses, schools, hospitals, etc whatever or whoever the "church neighbors" are) that all who come and go here and there may experience grace and peace, we pray to you, O Lord

Lord have mercy

For a blessing upon all human labor, especially today for our police, firefighters, search & rescue workers, and all who keep us safe from harm; and for lifting from their hearts the heavy burdens from the scenes they have witnessed, we pray to you, O Lord

Lord have mercy

For this gathering (or congregation), for those who are present and those who are absent, especially (names), that we may be delivered from all anxiety and distress and show forth your glory in all that we do, we pray to you, O Lord

Lord have mercy

For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; those we name before you now - aloud or in our hearts 

Silent Space for others to add their prayers aloud or in their hearts

For our families, friends, and neighbors, that being freed from fear, pain, sadness, or unease, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you O Lord

Lord have mercy

Creator God who revealed your glory and presence in your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, receive our prayers, reveal the glory and presence of your Spirit in our world today, free us from all doubts and empower us to act as a transfigured people.
 
Amen.    

Prayers for Martin et al

My faith traditions - Lutheran and Episcopal - use intercessory prayer forms - in which we pray for the needs of others (even those we do not know) as well as for ourselves. Since Blogger does not put the items you add to Pages into the regular feed, I will be cross-posting them here.  The Prayer Page will list them all in chronological order with the newest first. 


Prayers of the People
For Martin Luther King, Jr Weekend
January 20, 2013

I ask your prayers of God's people throughout the world, especially our sisters and brothers in   Liberia West Africa (other places you wish to name around the world or in your neighborhood) 

For our Bishops (names), our priests/pastors/deacons (names), and (others i.e. interns, music directors, Sunday school teachers, other leaders and their names)

For this gathering and for all ministers and people.

Let us pray for the church.

Silence for others to add petitions aloud or in their hearts

I ask your prayers for peace, especially this day for Syria, Mali, Algeria, Iraq and Afghanistan (or other places you wish to name around the world or in your neighborhood)
For goodwill among nations and for the well-being of all people.
Pray for justice and peace in our communities, our nation and the world.

  Silence for others to add petitions aloud or in their hearts

I ask your prayers for the poor, the sick, the hungry, the oppressed, the homeless, the kidnapped, the enslaved, and those in prison.
Pray for those in any trouble or need.

Silence for others to add petitions aloud or in their hearts

I ask your prayers for all those who seek God, or a deeper knowledge of God.
Pray that they may find or be found by God.

Silence for others to add petitions aloud or in their hearts

   I ask your prayers for the departed and for those who grieve for them, especially this day (names.)
Pray for those who have died that light perpetual may shine on them.
Pray for those who are mourning that comfort may come to them.

Silence for others to add petitions aloud or in their hearts

I ask your prayers for our President (name) Vice President (name.)
Pray they may lead our nation in the ways of justice and peace.

Silence for others to add petitions aloud or in their hearts

I ask your prayers for all who struggle with addictions, especially (names.)
Pray they may be released.

Silence for others to add petitions aloud or in their hearts

I ask for your prayers for all those in military service, whether by choice or by conscription.
Pray they may serve with honor.

Silence for others to add petitions aloud or in their hearts

I ask your prayers for all those seeking to find their vocation or calling in life.
Pray they may find their path.

Silence for others to add petitions aloud or in their hearts

I ask your thanksgiving for Nat, Denmark, John, Abraham, Rosa, Malcolm, Medgar, Bayard and the many whose names we do not know.
Pray for the women and men who have paved the way for us.

Silence for others to add petitions aloud or in their hearts

I ask your thanksgiving for the public service workers who keep our communities safe, clean, and organized.
Pray for those whose work we take for granted.

Silence for others to add petitions aloud or in their hearts

Praise God for those in every generation in whom Christ has been honored, especially Martin Luther King, Jr. whom we remember today.
Pray that we may have grace and courage to follow their example and glorify Christ in our own day.

Amen  

This prayer is based on Form II of  "Prayers of the People" found in The Book of Common Prayer.