The Minister says
Let us pray.
The People stand for the Litany. The Minister and People pray responsively
O Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
People Have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
People Have mercy upon us.
O Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
People Grant us your peace
Lord, have mercy.
People Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Heavenly Father, we thank you for the birth in Bethlehem of the Word made flesh, your Son, Jesus Christ; who dwelt among us full of grace and truth.
For your love and your goodness
People We give you thanks, O God
We thank you for his life; his death here in Jerusalem as he carried our sins and suffering, and for his glorious Resurrection in which he gave us new life with him.
For your love and your goodness
People We give you thanks, O God
We thank you for entrusting to us the ministry of forgiveness, reconciliation and peace-making for the healing of your creation.
For your love and your goodness
People We give you thanks, O God
We pray for all victims of bloodshed, violence, and persecution. We especially pray for all in danger and those fleeing persecution in the Holy Land, and throughout the Middle East.
Lord, hear our prayer
People And let our cry come unto you
We pray for all who grieve for those they have loved and lost as a result of violence, particularly those grieving in Palestine, Gaza, and Israel.
Lord, hear our prayer
People And let our cry come unto you
We pray for the Holy Spirit to guide all leaders, especially on those who lead the peoples in the Land of the Holy One, the United Nations and upon all in authority, so your people may seek ways of peace and justice.
Lord, hear our prayer
People And let our cry come unto you
Heavenly Father, we praise and glorify you. You are our only refuge in a troubled world.
Lord, hear our prayer
People And let our cry come unto you
Let us pray in silence for peace in the Holy Land, and for the work of the St. John Eye Hospital Group.
Silence is kept.
Lord God Almighty, you have made all the peoples of the earth for your glory to serve you in freedom and in peace: Give to us and the people of all the nationsa zeal for justice and the strength of forbearance, that all of your people may use their liberty in accordance with your gracious will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
