Prayer
Bless the Lord, whose name is to be praised,
Our Father who art in heaven,
who has given us his laws,
to show us the error of our ways,
Blessed is his son, Christ the Messiah,
who redeemed us from having broken them.
Blessed are you, O Holy Spirit,
who assists us in sinning no more,
and sustains us in the way of the Lord,
grant us wisdom and understanding this day.
Amen.
Apocrypha Reading - God did not create Death
13 Because God did not make death,
and he does not delight in the death of the living.
14For he created all things so that they might exist;
the generative forcesa of the world are wholesome,
and there is no destructive poison in them,
and the dominionb of Hades is not on earth.
15 For righteousness is immortal.
23For God created us for incorruption,
and made us in the image of his own eternity,a
24but through the devil’s envy death entered the world,
and those who belong to his company experience it.
- Or the creatures
- Or palace
Intercession
Please remember our Prayer Requests
We pray for all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbours
and for those who are alone.
For this community,
the nation,
and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.
Amen.