Prayer Resources – November 17, 2024

In our times of trouble, in our times of prosperity, in the hour of death, and on the day of judgement,

Good Lord, deliver us.

this silence is an opportunity to still your hearts and minds.

Receive our prayers, Lord God, as we make our requests, raise concerns, and give thanks.

Lord, hear our prayer.

Strengthen your servant Charles, our King in true worship and holiness of life, be his defender and keeper, that he may always seek your honour and glory,

Hear us, good Lord.

Give grace and guidance to our elected leaders; Justin, Danielle, and all public servants: for this nation and province to be under your care, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth.

For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.

For Tanya, the town of Okotoks and surrounding municipalities, Direct them to make wise decisions for the welfare of all people, that we may be a people trustworthy and true, serving you faithfully in our generation to the honour of your holy name and for the world;

For all people in their daily life and work.

For the just and proper use of your creation; For those suffering from the effects of earthquakes, hurricanes, drought, fire, and flood.

For the victims of hunger, fear, injustice, and oppression, good Lord, deliver them.

For those who struggle with rising prices, unemployment, or addictions, for those who are alone, lonely, or in need, help us to care graciously for one another, make us just in our common life and always mindful of those in need.

Bless our thinking, praying, and speaking. Guide our activity, lift us up if we fall and give us your life and wisdom.

Come to the help of all who are in danger, sorrow, or any kind of trouble. For those who are sick or in palliative cares, remembering:

please add the names of those silently or aloud that you have been prompted to pray for.

Bring comfort and relief, may they be confident in your loving care and have peace.

Give your power of healing, comfort, and strength to those who minister with the sick, the friendless, and the needy.

May it please you to rule and govern your holy Church universal and lead it in your way, remembering Justin, the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Anglican Church of Southern Africa with Thabo their primate; Linda our primate, and Chris the National Indigenous Archishop and all bishops, let us pray to the Lord.

For all who serve God in his Church, may we work for the peace of the world and the welfare of the holy Church of God.

For the people of our companion diocese of the Windward Islands, Leopold their bishop, and for the unity of all. For all who proclaim the gospel, and all who seek the truth. Guard and protect us from spiritual blindness, pride, false doctrine, heresy, and schism; from hardness of heart, and contempt of your word and commandment.

Enlighten all bishops, priests, and deacons with true knowledge and understanding of your word, that in their preaching and living they may declare it clearly and show its truth.

For your blessing on the ministry of Greg, our archbishop and the flourishing of the diocese of Calgary, let us pray to the Lord.

For all who serve God in his Church, in this diocese. 

For Norbert, our Incumbent, Bernard and Rob, our Wardens, John, our treasurer, for members of our parish: Adam, Terence, and Lillian, and for Parish Council, and all other ministers;

Receive our prayers, Lord God. May it please you to rule and govern your holy Church and lead it in your way.

For our own needs and those of others.

please add needs silently or aloud as you are prompted,

Bring healing and reconciliation, encourage the faint hearted and keep your people; give us a heart to love and reverence you, that we may diligently live according to your commandments.

Hear us, good Lord; For your mercy is great.

We thank you, Lord, for all the blessings of this life.

please add thanksgivings silently or aloud as you are prompted,

May we be strengthened to stand firm in the faith.

We thank you, Lord. For your mercy is great.

We give thanks for our families, friends, and neighbours. 

We give thanks to you for your servant Read as he begins another year. Grant that he may grow in wisdom and grace, strengthen his trust in your goodness all the days of his life.(1978 BCP, 830)

We thank you, Lord.

We thank you, Lord, for the blessings you have made known to us;

Please add your thanksgivings, silently or verbally.

We thank you, Lord. We will exalt you, O God our king;

And praise your name for ever and ever.

We pray for all those who have died in the peace of Christ, and for those whose faith is known to you alone, that they may have a place in your eternal kingdom. Lord, let your loving kindness be upon them;

Who put their trust you.

Almighty God, you have given us grace at this time with one accord to make our common supplications to you, and you have promised through your well-beloved Son that when two or three are gathered together you will hear their requests. Fulfil now our desires and petitions, as may be best for us, granting us in this world knowledge of your truth, and in the age to come eternal life; for you, Father, are good and loving, and we glorify you through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, in the Holy Spirit, now and for ever.

AMEN.