Lenten Prayer

 

God of all love, 

We remember that on the night before he died 
Your son, Jesus, prayed  
that his friends ‘may all be one.’  

Yet we see so much division in the world. 
War, conflict, violence and hatred  
must all distress you. 

Millions of people suffer  
when they don’t have peace and respect. 
They lack the necessities of life: food, water,  
health, education and security. 

We pray that we may all  
Unite Against Poverty this Lent.  
May our support for Project Compassion 
be a sign to ourselves and others,  
of our hope for a better world. 

This Lent, we pray that our dedication  
to prayer, fasting and almsgiving 
will help restore your vision of justice and peace. 

Guided by the Holy Spirit,  
we pray in Jesus’ name,

AMEN

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Reflection

Prayer for the Navy

Eternal God, creator of the heavens and ruler of the raging seas, take under your powerful protection and bless all members of the Royal Australian Navy.  

Preserve us from the dangers of the sea and air, and the violence of the enemy, and so strengthen us that we may faithfully serve our Sovereign and the people of the Commonwealth of Australia.  

With the help of others who love freedom, may we be able to ensure security for all those who lawfully navigate the seven seas, and by our efforts maintain for people everywhere the possibility of serving you in peace and justice all through their lives.  We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer of Dedication

Lord Jesus, I give you my hands to do your work.

I give you my feet to go your way.

I give you my eyes to see as you do.

I give you my tongue to speak your words.

I give you my mind that you may think in me.

I give you my spirit That you may pray in me.

Above all I give you my heart that you may love in me, your father, and all of mankind.

I give you my whole self that you may grow in me, so that it is you, Lord Jesus, who lives and works and prays in me.
Amen.

Prayer for Priests and Deacons

Father, you have appointed your Son Jesus Christ eternal High Priest. 

Guide those he has chosen to be ministers of word and sacrament and help them do be faithful in fulfilling the ministry they have received. 

Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. 

Amen.