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| The Embertides are a quarterly occasion of prayer for all ministry, but especially for the ordained: that only those God calls may be given ordination, and that those already ordained will live according to their vows, to God's glory, and for the benefit of the Church's mission. |
An Embertide Litany
(The Prayer Book Litany for Ordinations, adapted)
On Ember Days or other
occasions, if desired, this Litany may be used for the Prayers of the People at
the Eucharist or the Daily Office, or it
may be used separately.
God the Father,
Have mercy on us.
God the Son,
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on us.
We pray to you, Lord Christ.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the holy Church of God, that
it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the Day of
your Coming,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For all members of your
Church in their vocation and ministry, that they may serve you in a true and
godly life,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For N., Archbishop of
Canterbury, N., our Presiding Bishop, N., our Diocesan Bishop, and for all
bishops, priests, and deacons, that they may be filled with your love, may
hunger for truth, and may thirst after righteousness,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For all preparing for
ordination in your Church,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
That they may faithfully
fulfill the duties of this ministry, build up your Church, and glorify your
Name,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
That by the indwelling of the
Holy Spirit they may be sustained and encouraged to persevere to the end,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For their families that they
may be adorned with all Christian virtues,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who fear God and believe
in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease and that all may be one as
you and the Father are one,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the mission of the
Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the
earth,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For those who do not yet
believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the
light of the Gospel,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the peace of the world,
that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For those in positions of
public trust, that they may serve justice and promote the dignity and freedom
of every person,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For a blessing upon all human
labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may be
freed from poverty, famine, and disaster,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For the poor, the persecuted,
the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are
in danger; that they may be relieved and
protected,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For ourselves; for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the grace
of the Holy Spirit to amend our lives,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and those
whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have
rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal,
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Rejoicing in the fellowship of the ever-blessed Virgin Mary,(blessed
N.) and all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our
life to Christ our God.
To you, O Lord our
God.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
For Clergy and People
Almighty and everlasting God, from whom cometh every good
and perfect gift: Send down upon our bishops, and other clergy, and upon the
congregations committed to their charge, the healthful Spirit of thy
grace; and, that they may truly please
thee, pour upon them the continual dew of thy blessing. Grant this, O Lord, for the honor of our
Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ. Amen.
For the Diocese
O God, by your grace you have called us in this Diocese to a
goodly fellowship of faith. Bless our Bishop(s) N. [and N.], and other clergy,
and all our people. Grant that your Word may be truly preached and truly heard,
your Sacraments faithfully administered and faithfully received. By your Spirit,
fashion our lives according to the example of your Son, and grant that we may
show the power of your love to all among whom we live; through Jesus Christ our
Lord.
Amen.
For the Parish
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and
earth, hear our prayers for this parish family. Strengthen the faithful, arouse
the careless, and restore the penitent. Grant us all things necessary for our
common life, and bring us all to be of one heart and mind within your holy
Church; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
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