Praying Together 2021

92 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 God of peace and grace be with you! And with your spirit. COLLECT Let us pray that we will make good use of God’s gifts. (pause) God of grace, teach us to use wisely the gifts we have received from your generous bounty. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. SCRIPTURE A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark 14:22-24 During the meal Jesus took some bread in his hands. He blessed the bread and broke it. Then he gave it to his disciples and said, “Take this. It is my body.” Jesus picked up a cup of wine and gave thanks to God. He gave it to his disciples, and said, “Drink it!” So they all drank some. Then he said, “This is my blood, which is poured out for many people, and with it God makes his agreement.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. RESPONSE Rejoicing in the presence of Christ, let us pray for the needs of the world. For those who do not have enough to eat: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For generosity to share what we have: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For thankful hearts that give praise to God: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For farmers who grow food for us: (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 Christ smile graciously upon 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. “He blessed the bread and broke it.” Friday Week 9 Ordinary Time 4 June 2021