The Hem of His Garment by Iain Campbell |
Prayers written for the Sung Eucharist at St Stephen Walbrook at 12.45pm on Thursday 9th June 2021 (Year B, Fourth after Trinity) based on readings from 2 Corinthians 8.7-end and Mark 5.21-end and drawing on texts from Prayers for Wholeness and Healing published by the Church of England.
Let us pray to God our Father, that His Church and this world might be guided by the example of His Son and transformed by the healing power of His Spirit.
Almighty God, you sent your Son into the
world so that we might have life. May we, the Body of Christ, your church, live
the life you have given to us excellently; excelling in faith, in generosity
and in our love for you and for each other. We pray for all Bishops, Priests
and Deacons and for those being ordained at this time.
By your Spirit, send all who have been healed
by your touch to act as your hands and feet on earth, bringing relief to all
who suffer.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer
Living God, who breathed all life into being;
forgive us for the damage we have inflicted upon your glorious creation.
Look with mercy upon your people;
especially those desensitized to
environmental damage; indifferent to its consequences.
Through His death and resurrection your Son
has restored to wholeness all that has been broken by human sin and brought us
to new life;
Let us live that life in peace and harmony
with the whole world.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer
Generous God, whose Son, for our sakes,
became poor so that by His poverty we might become rich,
guide all in this parish community and this
City to ensure your glorious abundance is shared fairly.
Led by your Spirit, may we heal the divisions
caused by inequality and injustice;
Make us determined to step back; to allow those
most in need to reach the front of the crowd; so that the power of their faith
in you may touch our lives, as you have touched theirs.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer
Loving God, make well who are ill. Bless those
whose hands work to heal others; our doctors, nurses and carers. At St Stephen
Walbrook we ask for your blessing on the work of the Samaritans. We pray
especially for all affected by the corona virus, for those for whom our prayers
have been asked, including Georgina, Shelley, Caroline and Manuelle, Emma,
John, Vanessa, Peter, Jennifer, Adrian and family, Melvyn, Ian, John, Jim,
Nick, Martin and Sam and for all those in need whose names are written on our
own hearts.
Lord in your mercy
Hear our prayer
Eternal God, receive with mercy all the
recently departed. Comfort all in the darkness of grief by the light and warmth
of your healing touch and the promise of your eternal love.
Merciful Father
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour, Jesus Christ
Amen.
Image: The Hem of
His Garment by Iain Campbell
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