Praying Together 2021

194 Gather Light a candle as a sign of God’s presence and sit quietly. Ring a bell or chime to start the prayer. The Lord be with you! And with your spirit. COLLECT As we rejoice in the many gifts God gives us, let us pray. (pause) Ever generous God, you bless us with so many wonderful gifts. May we take care of all you have given to us and always remember to thank you with a joyful heart. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. SCRIPTURE A reading from the letter of St Paul to the Ephesians 3:8-9, 12 Brothers and sisters: I am the least important of all God’s people. But God was kind and chose me to tell the Gentiles that because of Christ there are blessings that cannot be measured. God, who created everything, wanted me to help everyone understand the mysterious plan that had always been hidden in his mind. Christ now gives us courage and confidence, so that we can come to God by faith. The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. RESPONSE Rejoicing in the blessings God gives us, let us pray for the needs of the world. For peace throughout the world: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For wisdom to understand God’s plan for us: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For grateful hearts that recognise our blessings: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For faith to trust God always: (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 joy of the Spirit fill our lives. 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. Tuesday Week 30 Ordinary Time 26 October 2021 “Because of Christ there are blessings that cannot be measured.”