Purify our conscience, Almighty God, by your daily visitation, that your Son Jesus Christ, at his coming, may find in us a mansion prepared for himself; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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Prayers of the People
May our hearts leap for joy as we gather in prayer to await the
Lord’s coming. With Mary, may our souls proclaim God’s
greatness as we say,
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Let us pray for the church. As the celebration of your incarnation
draws near, we remember the many ways your revelation is
lifted up in the world and we pray for our sisters and brothers in
Christ throughout the world, and especially for those whose very
faith endangers their lives.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For an end to violence, oppression and injustice: As you lead
us, Lord, from darkness to light, may we be among those who
exalt the lowly and fill the hungry with good things, rooting out
the proud of heart and drawing courage from your power.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For our own spirits: May our hearts be magnified and made
much bigger than we think possible. May this season of Advent
stir in us such faith that we exert ourselves to be your light in a
darkened world.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For this community: May we be enriched by welcoming the
stranger and be drawn to a bright future in service to you, while
also remembering and honoring those in the past who guided us
into faith.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For the sick and suffering. May they find healing and peace.
Especially we pray for those on our Parish Prayer List.
The flowers are given in memory of Shirley Silvia.
May she, and all who have died and whom we remember
in our hearts this day, rest in the peace of the Lord.
We pray for Sean Rowe, our Presiding Bishop and the
Bishop of Rhode Island, Nicholas Knisely.
On the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, for the people and
clergy of St. Stephen’s in Providence; St. John’s
in Barrington; St. John the Evangelist, Newport; and,
the Chapel of St. John the Divine, Saunderstown.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Lord, we gather up the prayers of this household, confident in
your promise to be with us always.
Guide us in wisdom and faith, that we might live our lives trusting in you. Amen.
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