Presider or deacon As we prepare to meet the Lord of righteousness, let us offer prayers to the Son of Man who comes with power and great glory.

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1 C Advent 1 As we prepare to meet the Lord of righteousness, let us offer prayers to the Son of Man who comes with power and great glory. For the peace of the world, and for our unity in Christ. For N our bishop and all bishops, for the presbyters, for the deacons and all who minister in Christ, and for all the holy people of God. For the church throughout the world and the faithful in every place. For the leaders of the nations and all in authority. For justice, peace, and freedom among peoples of the earth. For travelers, for the sick and the suffering, for the hungry and the oppressed, and for those in prison. For our deliverance from all affliction, strife, and need. Joining our voices with the blessed Virgin Mary and with all the saints and angels of God, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord. O Emmanuel, our king and lawgiver, desire of all nations and Savior of all peoples, come and save us, O Lord our God. Glory to you for ever. Amen.

2 C Advent 2 As we prepare the way of the Lord, let us offer prayers to God who will lead us with joy in the light of his glory. For the peace of the world, and for our unity in Christ. For N our bishop and all bishops, for the presbyters, for the deacons and all who minister in Christ, and for all the holy people of God. For the church throughout the world and the faithful in every place. For the leaders of the nations and all in authority. For justice, peace, and freedom among peoples of the earth. For travelers, for the sick and the suffering, for the hungry and the oppressed, and for those in prison. For our deliverance from all affliction, strife, and need. Joining our voices with the blessed Virgin Mary, John the Baptist, and all the saints and angels of God, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord. O Rising Sun, brightness of light eternal, sun of justice, come and shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death. Glory to you for ever. Amen.

3 C Advent 3 As we wait for Christ to come in victory, let us make our requests known to God who saves the lame and gathers the outcast. For the peace of the world, and for our unity in Christ. For N our bishop and all bishops, for the presbyters, for the deacons and all who minister in Christ, and for all the holy people of God. For the church throughout the world and the faithful in every place. For the leaders of the nations and all in authority. For justice, peace, and freedom among peoples of the earth. For travelers, for the sick and the suffering, for the hungry and the oppressed, and for those in prison. For our deliverance from all affliction, strife, and need. Joining our voices with the blessed Virgin Mary, John the Baptist, and all the saints and angels of God, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord. O King of all the nations, only joy of every heart, keystone of the mighty arch who makes us one, come and save the creature you fashioned from clay. Glory to you for ever. Amen.

4 C Advent 4 As we wait with pregnant expectation for the coming of Jesus, let us offer prayers to God who sends his Son in the womb of a virgin. For the peace of the world, and for our unity in Christ. For N our bishop and all bishops, for the presbyters, for the deacons and all who minister in Christ, and for all the holy people of God. For the church throughout the world and the faithful in every place. For the leaders of the nations and all in authority. For justice, peace, and freedom among peoples of the earth. For travelers, for the sick and the suffering, for the hungry and the oppressed, and for those in prison. For our deliverance from all affliction, strife, and need. Joining our voices with the blessed Virgin Mary and with all the saints and angels of God, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord. O Root of Jesse, who arises as a sign among all peoples, in whose presence kings stand silent and nations bow in worship, come and deliver us, and tarry not. Glory to you for ever. Amen.

5 C Epiphany 1: The Baptism of Our Lord As we celebrate the baptism of Christ, let us offer prayers to God who washes us in the blood of the Lamb. By the baptism of the Son of God in the river Jordan. For N our bishop and the presbyters, for the deacons and all who minister in Christ, and for all the holy people of God. For NN our catechumen(s) and for their families and sponsors. For all who seek Christ, and for the conversion of the whole human race. For mercy, peace, and justice throughout the world. For all those in danger and need: the sick and the suffering, the hungry and the oppressed, and those in prison. For our deliverance from all affliction, strife, and need. Holy One of Israel, who breathed across the waters of creation, accept the prayers we offer on this joyful feast, lead us by your Spirit through water and blood, and quench our thirst at the table of your Son; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

6 C Epiphany 2 / Ordinary Time 2 Clothed in the beauty of Christ, let us approach the Lord with prayers for all peoples. For the church of Jesus Christ in every place. For N our bishop, for presbyters, deacons, and all who minister in Christ. For this holy gathering and for all the people of God. For this country, for all nations and their leaders, and for those who guard the peace. For all those in danger and need: the sick and the suffering, prisoners, captives, and their families, the hungry, homeless, and oppressed. For ourselves, our families, and those we love. O God, who sent Jesus among us, hear the prayers of your people, and make us into new wine for the glory of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

7 C Epiphany 3 / Ordinary Time 3 Baptized into one body, let us earnestly call on God for the needs, concerns, and hopes of the world. For the church of Jesus Christ in every place. For N our bishop, for presbyters, deacons, and all who minister in Christ. For this holy gathering and for all the body of Christ. For this country, for all nations and their leaders, and for those who guard the peace. For all those in danger and need: the sick and the suffering, prisoners, captives, and their families, the hungry, homeless, and oppressed. For ourselves, our families, and those we love. God of all peoples, hear the prayers of your faithful and send your Spirit with us as we proclaim good news to the poor; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

8 C Epiphany 4 / Ordinary Time 4 Called to a life of faith, hope, and love, let us pray for all who need justice, mercy, and peace. For the holy catholic church throughout the world. For N our bishop, for presbyters, deacons, and all who minister in Christ, and for all the holy people of God. For this holy gathering and for all who enter with faith, reverence, and fear of God. For this country, for all nations and their leaders, and for our community. For all those in danger and need: the sick and the suffering, prisoners, captives, and their families, the hungry, homeless, and oppressed. For the dying and the dead, and for those who care for them. For ourselves, our families, friends, and companions, and all those we love. God of the prophets, hear our prayers for all peoples and put your words in our mouths as we proclaim you to the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

9 C Epiphany 5 / Ordinary Time 5 Holding firmly to the good news of salvation, let us pray for all those in desperate need. For the holy catholic church throughout the world. For N our bishop, for presbyters, deacons, and all who minister in Christ, and for all the holy people of God. For this holy gathering and for all who enter with faith, reverence, and fear of God. For this country, for all nations and their leaders, and for our community. For all those in danger and need: the sick and the suffering, prisoners, captives, and their families, the hungry, homeless, and oppressed. For the dying and the dead, and for those who care for them. For ourselves, our families, friends, and companions on the way, and all those we love. God of infinite glory, who cleanses our lips with the word of your Son, hear the prayers we offer this day and sustain us with your Holy Spirit; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

10 C Epiphany 6 / Proper 1 / Ordinary Time 6 Trusting in the Lord for every mercy, let us offer prayers for all our sisters and brothers in the church and the world who need mercy. For the church of Jesus Christ throughout the world. For N our bishop and N our presbyter, for the deacons and all who minister in Christ, and for all the people of God. For those chosen to govern peoples and nations, and for the welfare of their people. For all who suffer from any form of oppression, and for the poor and hungry. For all who are sick and troubled, and for the dying and the dead. For ourselves, and for our families and all those we love. God of every blessing, hear the prayers we offer you this day and plant your people like trees by water in the garden of your kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

11 C Epiphany 7 / Proper 2 / Ordinary Time 7 To God who is merciful and kind to all, let us pray for all those in need. For the church of Jesus Christ throughout the world. For those alienated from the church, and for our witness to Christ in every community. For those in charge of peoples and nations, and for their exercise of mercy and justice. For all who suffer from oppressive rulers and regimes, and for the victims of abuse and violence. For all who are sick and troubled, and for the dying and the dead. For ourselves, our families, and all those we love. God the lover of every man and woman, hear the prayers we offer you this day and grant that we may bless those who curse and do good to those who do evil; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

12 C Epiphany 8 / Proper 3 / Ordinary Time 8 Speaking out of the abundance of the heart, let us offer prayers for our brothers and sisters everywhere. For the church of Jesus Christ throughout the world. For those who lead and teach the faithful, and for those who serve in the name of Christ. For all nations, their leaders, and their citizens. For those who suffer from physical disability. For those whose bodies are burdened by illness. For ourselves, our families, and all those we love. God, who gives us victory over death, hear the prayers we offer you this day and keep us from judging harshly as we approach your holy table; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

13 C Epiphany Last Let us offer prayers to the Holy One of Sinai, whose glory shines on the face of all peoples. For the holy catholic church throughout the world, sharing the death and resurrection of Christ. For N our bishop, for presbyters and deacons and all who minister in Christ, and for all the people of God. For all the nations and peoples of the earth, and for justice, mercy, and peace. For all who are needy, desolate, forgotten, suffering, lonely, and disconsolate. For the dying and the dead, and for those who mourn. That all the world may reflect the splendor of God and all peoples share in the divinity of Christ. one another to the living God through Christ. Blessed are you, God of light eternal. Hear our prayers for all peoples and let your glory shine upon us, that our lives may proclaim your goodness and our works give you honor; through Jesus Christ our Lord.