Praying Together 2021

201 Gather Light a candle as a sign of God’s presence and sit quietly. Ring a bell or chime to start the prayer. May the grace and peace of God be with you! And with your spirit. COLLECT Saint Charles Borromeo was a wise and pastoral bishop who devoted his life to the reform and renewal of the Church. Let us pray that today’s Church will again be renewed. (pause) Lord and giver of life, renew your Church today and make it a clearer witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SCRIPTURE A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 21:15-17 When Jesus and his disciples had finished eating, he asked, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than the others do?" Simon Peter answered, "Yes, Lord, you know I do!" "Then feed my lambs," Jesus said. Jesus asked a second time, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter answered, "Yes, Lord, you know I love you!" "Then take care of my sheep," Jesus told him. Jesus asked a third time, "Simon son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus had asked him three times if he loved him. So he told Jesus, "Lord, you know everything. You know I love you." Jesus replied, "Feed my sheep." The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. RESPONSE At the beginning of this new day, let us pray that God will recreate the world and make it new. For joy and enthusiasm in the Church: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For those who show love by their actions: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For patience and understanding in families: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For those who do not feel loved today: (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 Spirit of wisdom grant us understanding. 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. Thursday St Charles Borromeo 4 November 2021 “Lord, you know everything. You know I love you.”