Liturgy Bits for Daniel series, week 5

For more resources for this Sunday, please visit lectionary.wiki.

Suggested Gospel: Matthew 12:15-21

Prayer of the Day

Inspired by the prayer of the day for Proper 28B/Lectionary 33B from Sundays and Seasons

Almighty God, in times of tumult and strife and unrest in the world, you are our anchor and our rock.  Give us faith in your neverending presence, and give us wisdom to understand your impact on our lives, trusting that your kingdom comes to us through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.

Prayers of the Church (traditional)

Adapted from the prayers of intercession for Proper 28B/Lectionary 33B from Sundays and Seasons

Rooted in God’s abundant love for all the world, we pray for the church, the world, and all those in need.

A brief silence.

God of the covenant, in the waters of baptism you have freed us from the power of sin and death. Unite all the baptized in the covenant you have made with us, as we strive for your justice and peace in all the earth. Merciful God,
receive our prayer.

God of the church, through the years you have gathered your your people together for worship, fellowship, formation, and service. Enable us to look beyond the walls of our building to perceive where you are calling us forward. Merciful God,
receive our prayer.

God our creator, by your mercy you sustain all that you have made. Stir us from complacency with the harm we inflict on the earth, and urge us to adopt sustainable ways of life that protect and restore our planet. Merciful God,
receive our prayer.

God our refuge, you protect all who seek peace in you. As nations rise against nations, defend all who are displaced or affected by war or violence. Empower all people and nations to pursue peace. Merciful God,
receive our prayer.

God our comforter, in your presence you give fullness of joy. Care for all for whom joy feels distant. Be present with those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction, or any mental illness. Bring them healing and wholeness. We pray especially for those from our community who are receiving hospice care: **insert names here**. For what and for whom else do the people of God pray?
Merciful God,
receive our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

God of all the ages, we remember and give thanks for all the saints who delight in your everlasting presence. As their lives inspire ours, provoke us always to love, holding fast to the promise of our hope in you. Merciful God,
receive our prayer.

We offer our prayers to you, gracious Lord, trusting in your boundless love for all that you have made, through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Amen.

Prayers of the People (contemporary)

Inspired by the Prayers of the Church above

Anchored by God’s abundant love for the whole world, we open our hearts in prayer for the church, the world, and all of God’s creation.

God of neverending promises, you gather your people together for one mission – to share your love with all the world. Give us strength and courage to proclaim your truth in a world that doesn’t always want to hear about the joy of life in you.

God of all creation, we thank you for sustaining all that you have made, despite our carelessness and best intentions. Stir up in us the drive to live more sustainably, and to pursue ways to protect and restore our planet.

God of healing, sustain all those who struggle in body, mind, and spirit. Give them peace and joy in the midst of their challenges. We pray especially for those from our community who are receiving hospice care: **insert names here**. For what and for whom else do the people of God pray?

We offer our prayers to you, gracious Lord, trusting in your boundless love for all that you have made, through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Amen.