Prayers for the First Sunday after Epiphany – Year B (RCL)

Readings: Genesis 1:1-5; Psalm 29; Acts 19:1-7; Mark 1:4-11

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 In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

Almighty God, you sit enthroned as King forever,

And you are worthy of all glory and worship.

Your voice speaks creation into existence,

And all life is upheld by the power of your word.

We look for you, Lord Christ.

Establish your justice through all the earth,

That the greatness of your name be magnified in all nations.

Silence

Jesus is the light of the world

May the whole earth know his brightness.

We pray for the world,

For the many people who do not yet know you,

For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,

And for those who have not received your word.

Speak to them, O Lord,

And grant them ears to hear the good news of your deliverance.

I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We lift our voices with your worldwide church,

And we praise you that your life-giving Spirit is for all people,

That no one is beyond the touch of your mercy.

You, Lord Christ, healed all who were oppressed by darkness.

Shine the light of your presence on our brokenness,

And let your peace come to every corner of our universe.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We belong to you, Lord Christ,

For you have bought us with a costly price.

Bring the cleansing light of your presence into every area of our lives, especially…

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;

The broken and despairing;

The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.

We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,

Those struggling with addiction and pain.

The burden of the world is too great for us,

And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!

Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!

In your infinite compassion and wisdom,

Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.

Lift up those who are bowed down,

Set their feet on sure ground,

That many would see and put their trust in you.

For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,

You alone are the one who restores all things.

I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We thank you for your church.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.

Prayers for the First Sunday after Epiphany – Year B (BCP)

Readings: Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 89:20-29; Acts 10:34-38; Mark 1:7-11

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 In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

O Lord, you are the Great Rescuer of the whole world.

You free the prisoners,

And demolish the darkness of their prison with your glorious light.

You have transformed the reality of our world,

And your life-giving Spirit awakens us to hope.

We look for you, Lord Christ.

Establish your justice through all the earth,

That the greatness of your name be magnified in all nations.

Silence

Jesus is the light of the world

May the whole earth know his brightness.

We pray for the world,

For the many people who do not yet know you,

For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,

And for those who have not received your word.

Speak to them, O Lord,

And grant them ears to hear the good news of your deliverance.

I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We lift our voices with your worldwide church,

And we praise you that your life-giving Spirit is for all people,

That no one is beyond the touch of your mercy.

You, Lord Christ, healed all who were oppressed by darkness.

Shine the light of your presence on our brokenness,

And let your peace come to every corner of our universe.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We belong to you, Lord Christ,

For you have bought us with a costly price.

Bring the cleansing light of your presence into every area of our lives, especially…

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;

The broken and despairing;

The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.

We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,

Those struggling with addiction and pain.

The burden of the world is too great for us,

And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!

Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!

In your infinite compassion and wisdom,

Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.

Lift up those who are bowed down,

Set their feet on sure ground,

That many would see and put their trust in you.

For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,

You alone are the one who restores all things.

I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We thank you for your church.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.

Prayers for the Last Sunday after Epiphany – Year B (RCL)

Readings: 2 Kings 2:1-12; Psalm 50:1-6; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9

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 In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

The heavens declare your righteousness, Mighty God,

Fro you are the judge of all the earth.

Your spoken word sustains all that you have made,

And you call the whole world into your presence.

We depend upon your covenant, O Lord,

And by your sacrifice we name ourselves your people.

Come, Almighty God, and do not keep silence,

For on you depends the hope of all the earth.

Silence

Jesus is the light of the world

May the whole earth know his brightness.

We pray for the world,

For the many people who do not yet know you,

For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,

And for those who have forsaken belief in you.

Lord Christ, you are the Holy One of God.

The beloved Son of the Father,

In whom he is well pleased.

May all nations listen to you

And give you right and due honor and glory.

I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We lift our voices with your worldwide church,

And we praise you that you have revealed yourself to your people.

We confess that, as your church, we are often fearful,

And we sometimes feel that we alone have been faithful.

Strengthen our weak wills, merciful Lord,

That we might run hard the race set before us,

And grant us grace that we might, in faith, look to you only, Lord Jesus.

We trust your eternal purposes for your church.

We rejoice that we belong to a great fellowship of faithful believers.

We sing and make music to you, for you have heard your people’s prayers,

And you will fulfill all that concerns us.

I invite your prayers for the faithful witness of the worldwide church.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;

The broken and despairing;

The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.

We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,

Those struggling with addiction and pain.

The burden of the world is too great for us,

And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!

Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!

In your infinite compassion and wisdom,

Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.

Lift up those who are bowed down,

Set their feet on sure ground,

That many would see and put their trust in you.

For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,

You alone are the one who restores all things.

I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We thank you for your church.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

Lord of all the earth, your light shines in the darkness,

And your glory is reflected in our Lord Jesus Christ.

Fill the earth with your image, Lord Christ.

Give us courage to proclaim you alone as Lord.

We lay the upcoming week before you,

And commit all our cares and concerns into your hands.

Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ, Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.

Prayers for the Second Sunday after Epiphany – Year B (RCL)

Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20); Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17; 1 Corinthians 6:11b-20; John 1:43-51

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 In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

Almighty God, you hem us in and surround us with your presence.

You formed us in the mystery of the womb,

And we marvel at your wonderful works.

You stand outside of time and number our days

And yet intimately know the seconds of our existence.

We stand in darkness and hunger for your light.

There is none like you, O Lord our God,

And you are worthy of all praise, glory, and honor from every man, woman, and child.

May the greatness of your name be magnified in all nations.

Silence

Jesus is the light of the world

May the whole earth know his brightness.

We pray for the world,

For the many people who do not yet know you,

For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,

And for those who have not received your word.

Speak to them, O Lord,

And grant them ears to hear the good news of your deliverance.

I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We lift our voices with your worldwide church,

And we praise you that you have washed us,

That you have sanctified us,

That you have justified us,

And that you have joined us to yourself, Lord Christ.

We marvel at the riches of your grace,

A grace that makes your church one in spirit with you, the holy, triune God!

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We belong to you, Lord Christ,

For you have bought us with a costly price.

We desire to glorify you with our bodies.

Holy Spirit, help us to flee sexual immorality and every kind of sin,

That our bodies may be a pleasing dwelling place for you.

Bring the cleansing light of your presence into every area of our lives, especially…

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;

The broken and despairing;

The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.

We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,

Those struggling with addiction and pain.

The burden of the world is too great for us,

And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!

Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!

In your infinite compassion and wisdom,

Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.

Lift up those who are bowed down,

Set their feet on sure ground,

That many would see and put their trust in you.

For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,

You alone are the one who restores all things.

I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We thank you for your church.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.

Prayers for the Second Sunday after Epiphany – Year B (BCP)

Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-10(11-20); Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 6:11b-20; John 1:43-51

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In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

O God, you are our God.

We eagerly seek you in your holy place

That we might behold your power and your glory.

Our lips will praise you, and we will bless you as long as we live,

For your loving-kindness is better than life itself.

You have been our helper,

And under the shadow of your wings we will rejoice.

There is none like you, O Lord our God,

And you are worthy of all praise, glory, and honor from every man, woman, and child.

May the greatness of your name be magnified in all nations.

Silence

Jesus is the light of the world

May the whole earth know his brightness.

We pray for the world,

For the many people who do not yet know you,

For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,

And for those who have not received your word.

Speak to them, O Lord,

And grant them ears to hear the good news of your deliverance.

I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We lift our voices with your worldwide church,

And we praise you that you have washed us,

That you have sanctified us,

That you have justified us,

And that you have joined us to yourself, Lord Christ.

We marvel at the riches of your grace,

A grace that makes your church one in spirit with you, the holy, triune God!

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We belong to you, Lord Christ,

For you have bought us with a costly price.

We desire to glorify you with our bodies.

Holy Spirit, help us to flee sexual immorality and every kind of sin,

That our bodies may be a pleasing dwelling place for you.

Bring the cleansing light of your presence into every area of our lives, especially…

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;

The broken and despairing;

The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.

We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,

Those struggling with addiction and pain.

The burden of the world is too great for us,

And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!

Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!

In your infinite compassion and wisdom,

Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.

Lift up those who are bowed down,

Set their feet on sure ground,

That many would see and put their trust in you.

For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,

You alone are the one who restores all things.

I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

We thank you for your church.

How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!

We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world

May the whole earth know your brightness.

Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.

Prayers for the Last Sunday after Epiphany – Year B (BCP)

Readings: Psalm 27:1-11; 1 Kings 19:9-18; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Mark 9:2-9

In faith, let us pray to the Lord, saying…

Jesus, light of the world
May the whole earth know your brightness.

Lord, you are our light and our salvation;
Whom then shall we fear?
You are the strength of our life;
Of whom then shall we be afraid?
We confess that we often feel surrounded by enemies
And overwhelmed by defeat.
In the midst of our distress, we look in confidence to you alone, O Lord.
We come to you in your dwelling place.
We hide in the shelter and security of your presence.
Your face, O Lord, we would seek.

Silence

Jesus is the light of the world
May the whole earth know his brightness.

We pray for the world,
For the many people who do not yet know you,
For those who scoff or think lightly of the precious name of Jesus,
And for those who have forsaken belief in you.
Lord Christ, you are the Holy One of God.
The beloved Son of the Father,
In whom he is well pleased.
May all nations listen to you
And give you right and due honor and glory.

I invite your prayers for specific countries and individuals in need of the Gospel.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world
May the whole earth know your brightness.

We lift our voices with your worldwide church,
And we praise you that you have revealed yourself to your people.
We confess that, as your church, we are often fearful,
And we sometimes feel that we alone have been faithful.
Strengthen our weak wills, merciful Lord,
That we might run hard the race set before us,
And grant us grace that we might, in faith, look to you only, Lord Jesus.
We trust your eternal purposes for your church.
We rejoice that we belong to a great fellowship of faithful believers.
We sing and make music to you, for you have heard your people’s prayers,
And you will fulfill all that concerns us.

I invite your prayers for the faithful witness of the worldwide church.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world
May the whole earth know your brightness.

We pray for the poor, the oppressed, the hungry, and the sick;
The broken and despairing;
The lonely and those afflicted by doubt and fear.
We think of orphans and widows, prisoners and slaves,
Those struggling with addiction and pain.
The burden of the world is too great for us,
And the groaning of suffering too much for us to bear!
Have mercy on all that you have made, O Lord!
In your infinite compassion and wisdom,
Proclaim your rule of righteousness to the ends of the earth.
Lift up those who are bowed down,
Set their feet on sure ground,
That many would see and put their trust in you.
For you alone are the hope of the afflicted,
You alone are the one who restores all things.

I invite your prayers for all who suffer in body, mind, or spirit.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world
May the whole earth know your brightness.

We thank you for your church.
How beautiful is the bride of Christ, stretching back throughout the ages and across the world, crossing boundaries of time and place!
We remember now those who have gone before us, those who have died in the faith, trusting that they are in your care.

Silence

Jesus, light of the world
May the whole earth know your brightness.

Lord of all the earth, you have revealed to us the glory of your presence,
And, in your mercy, you have listened to our prayers.
You speak in our hearts and say, “Seek my face,”
Your face, Lord, will we seek.
We lay the upcoming week before you,
And commit all our cares and concerns into your hands.

Transform us, O Lord, to be a people who clearly and brightly reflect the light of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Through whom we humbly pray, Amen.