May God inspire us to greater reverence and awe in memory of God’s holiness and love shown to us in Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.

May God guard our coming and going and lead us along paths of peace, through Jesus our brother. Amen.

Gracious God, you strengthen the weak. With trust in your abundant compassion we pray: Remember us, O God.

God of the cosmos, you guide the nations on earth. In hope we pray: God, in your love, hear our prayer.

Gracious God, through Mary you teach us how to love you. In confidence we pray: Fix our hearts on Christ, O God.

God of wonder and surprise, you called John the Baptist from birth to prepare your people for the coming of Jesus. In joy we pray: Instruct our hearts, O God.

May God purify our hearts and give us peace and joy in Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Triune God, you call us to be one in you. In gladness we pray: O God, hear us.

May God, who has redeemed us through Christ, strengthen us to give thanks always and everywhere and to live in love, through Jesus and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Just God, your faithful love fills the earth. In hope we pray: Give us life, O God.