Prayer of the Day

O God, form the minds of your faithful people into your one will. Make us love what you command and desire what you promise, that, amid all the changes of this world, our hearts may be fixed where true joy is found, your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Amen.

Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land

O God of all justice and peace, we cry out to you in the midst of the pain

and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land.

Be with those who need you in these days of suffering

we pray for people of all faiths – Jews, Muslims and Christians

and for all people of the land.

While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end of violence

and the establishment of peace,

we also call to you to bring justice and equality to the peoples.

Guide us into your kingdom where all people

Are treated with dignity and honour as your children –

for to all of us you are our Heavenly Father.

In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.  Archbishop Hosam   March 2024

Prayers of Intercession

God of resurrection and new life, we come before you in prayer for the church, the world, and all who are in need.

A brief silence.

Welcoming God, you invite all people to come and encounter your love. Give your church open hearts and minds to embrace all who seek your presence. Increase the capacity for cooperation between denominations and congregations. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Creating God, your might is seen in storms and in silence. Where drought and fires threaten, bring rain. Where waters flood, ease them back. Where fire, earthquake, hurricane, or tornado destroy, shelter your people and restore your land. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Discerning God, fill the hearts of leaders with your passion for justice and mercy. Call the nations of this world to tables of peace and collaboration. Encourage governments to seek avenues of collective benefit and joy. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Abiding God, all people are held in your care. Accompany survivors of abuse, trauma, and exploitation. Strengthen our resolve to listen and advocate on behalf of all who are unnoticed. Hear our prayers for those close to our heart (especially those we name either silently or aloud…). Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Gracious God, be with all those who are affected by wildfires right now.  Watch over those who fight the fires and who help others to find shelter. Grant peace and hope to all those who cry out to you. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

Loving God, the beginning and the end, you are with us throughout our lives. In gratitude for the saints who have died, we look toward your coming again among us. Hear us, O God.

Your mercy is great.

We commend these and all our prayers to you, O God, trusting that you are always with us; in the name of Jesus Christ, our risen Savior.

Amen.

Adapted from sundaysandseasons.com 2025 and Jerusalem and the Holy Land Sunday Resources