Let us pray (in silence) [that God’s love strengthen us to do God’s will]
Pause
Almighty everliving God, [or God of holiness]
increase within us your gifts of faith, hope, and love,
and make us cherish what you command,
so that we may obtain what you promise;
through Jesus Christ
who is alive with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen.
The above ancient prayer is used by Roman Catholics and Episcopalians/Anglicans and others – and on the same day! It has a long, shared history which you can find here with commentary and reflection: Ordinary 30. The above is my rendering in my Book of Prayers in Common.
Some other celebrations this coming week:
Monday 24 October: Raphael; Anthony Claret
Wednesday 26 October: Alfred
Friday 28 October: Simon and Jude
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