Praying Together 2021

168 Gather Light a candle as a sign of God’s presence and sit quietly. Ring a bell or chime to start the prayer. The love of God be with you! And with your spirit. COLLECT Saint Andrew, a priest, Saint Paul, a lay catechist, and a hundred other men, women and children were persecuted for spreading the Gospel in Korea. Let us pray that we will be proud of being Catholics. (pause) God of faithfulness and love, may we be fearless and determined in living out our faith. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. SCRIPTURE A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke 21:5-6, 13-15 Some people were talking about the beautiful stones used to build the temple and about the gifts that had been placed in it. Jesus said, “Do you see these stones? The time is coming when not one of them will be left in place. They will all be knocked down. “But this will be your chance to tell about your faith. Don't worry about what you will say to defend yourselves. I will give you the wisdom to know what to say.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. RESPONSE Trusting that God hears us when we call, let us pray for the needs of the world. For those who proudly share their faith: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For freedom of worship in all nations: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For those who help us to celebrate the liturgy: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For those who wish to learn more about God: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For the prayers in our hearts today: (pause while students offer their prayers aloud) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. DISMISSAL May the Holy Spirit enlighten us. Amen. May God bless us in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Ring the bell or chime to signal the end of the prayer. Extinguish the candle. “I will give you the wisdom to know what to say.” Monday Sts Andrew Kim Taeg ŏ n and Paul Ch ŏ ng Hasang 20 September 2021