Prayers for the 5th Sunday in Lent – Year B (RCL)

Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51:1-13; Hebrews 5:5-10; John 12:20-33

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

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

O God of our salvation, your steadfast love and abundant mercy

Have given us the joy of your salvation.

Our iniquity and transgressions have been ever before us,

And we know full well the death that riddles our lives.

All praise and glory be to you, Lord Christ,

For you have washed us and delivered us from all our sin.

We will sing aloud of your righteousness.

You have opened our lips,

And our mouths shall declare your praises.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

You are the rightful Lord of the whole creation,

And you alone are worthy of the worship and service of all people.

May your kingdom come in the midst of unrest and war,

Set to rights our earth ridden with corruption and violence, brutality and suffering.

We commit into your care the plight of the world,

Asking that your life-giving Word would spread to every corner of the globe.

I invite you to pray for the world, remembering especially Barack, our president, and the other leaders of our country.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus Christ,

You are our God, and we are your people.

How we long to follow you and serve you with our lives!

You have written your law on our hearts,

That the whole world might know of your great love.

Quicken our hearts to respond to you,

And make your church fruitful as we share in the power of your death and resurrection,

That your name would be glorified to the ends of the earth.

I invite you to pray for the worldwide church, remembering especially…

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We ask that your will be done in our lives and in the world.

We humble ourselves before you, praying for all that weighs heavily on our hearts as we remember our own cares and the needs of others.

We pray for those who suffer because of injustice and human evil.

We remember victims of abuse, slaves, prisoners, orphans, widows, and those captive to addictions and despair.

We pray for the depressed, the lonely and forgotten, for those weighed down by anxiety and guilt, and for anyone whose spirit has been crushed and deeply wounded.

We remember the starving, the sick, the poor, the homeless, the terminally ill, and those crippled by pain and infirmity.

The groaning of the world is too much for us to bear.

Come quickly to us, Lord Jesus, you who took on flesh and understand all our pain.

Let us drink deeply of the peace of your presence.

I invite you to pray for the needs of others.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We ask that you would sustain us this week,

And we trust that you are present with us every day.

Give us a hunger for your word,

And help us to make space to listen to you.

We confess our need for you:

For your wisdom and guidance,

For your protection and provision,

For your help and comfort.

In every area of our lives we need you, Lord,

And we ask that you would be our daily portion.

I invite your prayers for the upcoming week..

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

Lord, you know us through and through.

Look in the deep places of our beings, and create in us clean hearts.

Give us a right abhorrence for our own sins.

Help us to be alert and self-controlled,

That we may flee the snares of our enemy.

Reveal areas of unconfessed sin,

And give us godly sorrow that leads to repentance.

Show us where we have withheld forgiveness,

And, because of your great mercy, grant us grace to forgive others.

Deliver us from evil, Merciful Father,

And sustain us with your gracious and bountiful Spirit.

I invite your prayers for repentance and perseverance.

Silence

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We thank you for your church,

For all who have been given your grace in Christ Jesus.

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.

I invite your thanksgivings to God for those who have died in the faith.

Silence

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

Holy God, you dwell among your people,

And our hearts are full of gratitude for your closeness.

Who is like you, O Lord?

Your majesty astounds us,

Your holiness overwhelms us,

And yet, in your mercy you draw near to us.

Create in us clean hearts, O God,

And renew right spirits within us.

We long for the goodness of your presence

And depend on the work of your Holy Spirit.

Grant us the joy of your salvation,

And strengthen our willing spirits

That we might declare the glory of your ways with our words and lives

 Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Prayers for the 5th Sunday in Lent – Year B (BCP)

Readings: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51; Hebrews 5:1-10; John 12:20-33

Download Prayers for Lent 5 Year B BCP

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

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

O God of our salvation, your steadfast love and abundant mercy

Have given us the joy of your salvation.

Our iniquity and transgressions have been ever before us,

And we know full well the death that riddles our lives.

All praise and glory be to you, Lord Christ,

For you have washed us and delivered us from all our sin.

We will sing aloud of your righteousness.

You have opened our lips,

And our mouths shall declare your praises.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

You are the rightful Lord of the whole creation,

And you alone are worthy of the worship and service of all people.

May your kingdom come in the midst of unrest and war,

Set to rights our earth ridden with corruption and violence, brutality and suffering.

We commit into your care the plight of the world,

Asking that your life-giving Word would spread to every corner of the globe.

I invite you to pray for the world, remembering especially the people of Kenya, the Congo, Rwanda, Iraq, Afghanistan, and North Korea.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus Christ,

You are our God, and we are your people.

How we long to follow you and serve you with our lives!

You have written your law on our hearts,

That the whole world might know of your great love.

Quicken our hearts to respond to you,

And make your church fruitful as we share in the power of your death and resurrection,

That your name would be glorified to the ends of the earth.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We ask that your will be done in our lives and in the world.

We humble ourselves before you, praying for all that weighs heavily on our hearts as we remember our own cares and the needs of others.

We pray for those who suffer because of injustice and human evil.

We remember victims of abuse, slaves, prisoners, orphans, widows, and those captive to addictions and despair.

We pray for the depressed, the lonely and forgotten, for those weighed down by anxiety and guilt, and for anyone whose spirit has been crushed and deeply wounded.

We remember the starving, the sick, the poor, the homeless, the terminally ill, and those crippled by pain and infirmity.

The groaning of the world is too much for us to bear.

Come quickly to us, Lord Jesus, you who took on flesh and understand all our pain.

Let us drink deeply of the peace of your presence.

I invite you to pray for the needs of others.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We ask that you would sustain us this week,

And we trust that you are present with us every day.

Give us a hunger for your word,

And help us to make space to listen to you.

We confess our need for you:

For your wisdom and guidance,

For your protection and provision,

For your help and comfort.

In every area of our lives we need you, Lord,

And we ask that you would be our daily portion.

I invite your prayers for the upcoming week..

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

Lord, you know us through and through.

Look in the deep places of our beings, and create in us clean hearts.

Give us a right abhorrence for our own sins.

Help us to be alert and self-controlled,

That we may flee the snares of our enemy.

Reveal areas of unconfessed sin,

And give us godly sorrow that leads to repentance.

Show us where we have withheld forgiveness,

And, because of your great mercy, grant us grace to forgive others.

Deliver us from evil, Merciful Father,

And sustain us with your gracious and bountiful Spirit.

I invite your prayers for repentance and perseverance.

Silence

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We thank you for your church,

For all who have been given your grace in Christ Jesus.

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.

I invite your thanksgivings to God for those who have died in the faith.

Silence

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

Holy God, you dwell among your people,

And our hearts are full of gratitude for your closeness.

Who is like you, O Lord?

Your majesty astounds us,

Your holiness overwhelms us,

And yet, in your mercy you draw near to us.

Create in us clean hearts, O God,

And renew right spirits within us.

We long for the goodness of your presence

And depend on the work of your Holy Spirit.

Grant us the joy of your salvation,

And strengthen our willing spirits

That we might declare the glory of your ways with our words and lives

 Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Prayers for the 4th Sunday in Lent – Year B (RCL)

Readings: Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21

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

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We give thanks to you, O Lord,

Fro you are good,

And your steadfast love endures forever.

We praise the richness of your mercy,

And we rejoice in your lavish saving grace.

How wonderful are your works toward us!

We will recount them in joyful songs;

We will remember your saving help;

We will offer you sacrifices of thanksgiving,

For you have redeemed us from great trouble.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

You are the rightful Lord of the whole creation,

And you alone are worthy of the worship and service of all people.

May your kingdom come in the midst of unrest and war,

Set to rights our earth ridden with corruption and violence, brutality and suffering.

We commit into your care the plight of the world,

Asking that your life-giving Word would spread to every corner of the globe.

I invite you to pray for the world, remembering especially Barack, our president, and the other leaders of our country.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus Christ, Light of the world,

Sanctify your church and expose our deeds in your presence.

We desire to walk in the good works you have prepared for your church,

That our lives might display the beauty of your gracious workmanship.

Teach us to glorify you with our words and deeds,

And strengthen your church to exalt you alone,

That all nations might be drawn to your life giving presence.

I invite you to pray for the church throughout the world, remembering especially…

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We ask that your will be done in our lives and in the world.

We humble ourselves before you, praying for all that weighs heavily on our hearts as we remember our own cares and the needs of others.

We pray for those who suffer because of injustice and human evil.

We remember victims of abuse, slaves, prisoners, orphans, widows, and those captive to addictions and despair.

We pray for the depressed, the lonely and forgotten, for those weighed down by anxiety and guilt, and for anyone whose spirit has been crushed and deeply wounded.

We remember the starving, the sick, the poor, the homeless, the terminally ill, and those crippled by pain and infirmity.

The groaning of the world is too much for us to bear.

Come quickly to us, Lord Jesus, you who took on flesh and understand all our pain.

Let us drink deeply of the peace of your presence.

I invite you to pray for the needs of others.

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We ask that you would sustain us this week,

And we trust that you are present with us every day.

Give us a hunger for your word,

And help us to make space to listen to you.

We confess our need for you:

For your wisdom and guidance,

For your protection and provision,

For your help and comfort.

In every area of our lives we need you, Lord,

And we ask that you would be our daily portion.

I invite your prayers for the upcoming week..

Silence

Lord, in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

Lord, you know us through and through.

Look in the deep places of our beings, and create in us clean hearts.

Give us a right abhorrence for our own sins.

Help us to be alert and self-controlled,

That we may flee the snares of our enemy.

Reveal areas of unconfessed sin,

And give us godly sorrow that leads to repentance.

Show us where we have withheld forgiveness,

And, because of your great mercy, grant us grace to forgive others.

Deliver us from evil, Merciful Father,

And sustain us with your gracious and bountiful Spirit.

I invite your prayers for repentance and perseverance.

Silence

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

We thank you for your church,

For all who have been given your grace in Christ Jesus.

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.

I invite your thanksgivings to God for those who have died in the faith.

Silence

Lord in your mercy,

Hear our prayer.

Holy God, you dwell among your people,

And our hearts are full of gratitude for your closeness.

Who is like you, O Lord?

Your majesty astounds us,

Your holiness overwhelms us,

And yet, in your mercy you draw near to us.

Show us the folly of our sinful ways,

And help us to see that our misguided appetites end only in death.

Send out your word and heal us.

We place all our hope in your steadfast love,

 Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

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 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

Download Prayers for Epiphany 2 Year B BCP

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.