Prayers of the People
The Rev. Lowell Grisham
Rector, St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Maundy Thursday
Prayers of the People
Presider: When the hour had come for you to be glorified, O Christ, you washed your disciples’ feet, giving us your example of servanthood, and you fed us with bread and wine so that we might participate in your death and resurrection: Be present with us as we bring into your compassionate heart all of the suffering and need of the world, saying: We love you, O God; because you have heard the voice of our supplication.
Litanist: Gracious Savior, you gave to your church the new commandment to love one another: Empower us with your Spirit, that we may walk in your way of the cross with such courage and compassion that everyone will know that we are your disciples. We love you, O God
because you have heard the voice of our supplication.
Holy, immortal One, you absorbed the injustice, evil and violence of every power and principality in your glorification upon the cross: Empower those who work for reconciliation and peace, that everyone exercising a position of authority in the world may share in your work of healing and reunion. We love you, O God
because you have heard the voice of our supplication.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, let the new life of grace enfold those who will be baptized at Easter Vigils around the globe, especially those who will receive the sacrament of new life in our celebration: ___. We love you, O God
because you have heard the voice of our supplication.
Healer of bodies and souls, we bring our prayers of intercession and supplication for those we love, especially ___.
We lift our words of thanksgiving and praise to you, especially for ___.
We commend to your cross and resurrection those who have died, especially ___.
Precious in your sight, O God, is the death of your servants. We love you, O God
because you have heard the voice of our supplication.
Presider: In Jesus the divine life has been revealed to us in servanthood and sacrifice: Hear our prayers on behalf of your creation, O God, that you may receive our offering as you received Christ's death for us, consecrating all into the life of the Spirit, for you reign, One God, in glory everlasting. Amen.