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Collect
God of abiding Love,
We rejoice in the Word of revelation
A word that calls all into the gift of Divine peace
In Christ, we are known in Love
And together we seek to overcome our fears
and to give of ourselves, as we bring into reality
your Divine light, and a newness of life lived in peace.
Amen
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Pray
with thanksgiving for the “mother” nature in all beings – the gift that bears the Divine in all life…. For Mothers and for the many doubts that come with nurturing life, and pray that we as a community may be mothers to all who need the love and care that brings life into fullness…. Pray that we will open ourselves to gift of the Spirit as we approach Pentecost. Give thanks in word and prayer for each other and for all that we have to share.
Pray for this community and the communities of which we are a part, that we may be open to the diversity of others, not fearing those who are different, not afraid to share our Light and to be enlightened by others. Pray for each other, and for all who know pain, anxiety, loneliness and conflict... Give thanks for the opportunities we have to Give of ourselves “In Christ” and to receive from those whom we share with…Pray that we may see beyond the Cross with a Spirit that leads us into “Acts” of “Apostles”. Pray for St Paul’s, as we too arise and are empowered by the promise of Easter…... Give thanks for the promise of life and life in abundance. Give thanks for all who share their gifts with others..
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Pilgrim’s Prayer…….
God of the nomad and the pilgrim,
May we find our security in you
and not in our possessions.
May our homes be open to guests
and our hearts to one another
So that all our travelling is lighter
and together we reach our goal.
~Celtic~
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A Sesquicentenary Prayer
Lord of all generations
Bless our celebration of 150 years of ministry with the Diocese of Perth.
We give thanks for those whose dedication and vision enabled the foundation and development of this diocese.
Guide those of us now entrusted with this responsibility.
Encourage us and give us the commitment, enthusiasm and inspiration we need.
May we have breadth of vision and generosity that will enable us to provide a solid foundation of faith for future generations.
We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Daily Prayer from Perth Anglican Diocese See left hand column
Prayer in the tradition of St Paul
Creator of Life, of light and all Love, we pray thee
to fill this house with thy Spirit.
Here may the strong renew their strength and seek
for their working lives a noble consecration.
Here may the poor find succour and the friendless
friendship.
Here may the tempted find power, the sorrowing
comfort and the bereaved find the truth that death
hath no dominion over their beloved.
Here let the fearing find a new courage and the
doubting have their faith and hope confirmed.
Here may the careless be awakened and all that are
oppressed be freed.
Hither may many be drawn by thy love and go
hence, their doubts resolved and faith renewed,
their sins forgiven and their hearts aflame with thy
love.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
From the Chapel porch, Pleshey Retreat House, with amended
divine address.
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