Prayer

Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify you holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lord God, our Father, thank you for bringing us safely to this day. Preserve us by your mighty power, protect us from sin, and keep us safe in any adversity; and in all we do direct us to the fulfilling of your purposes. We offer our prayer through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

All we go down to the dust,and weeping o’er the grave we make our song.Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Give rest, O Christ, to your servant with your saints:where sorrow and pain are no more;neither sighing but life everlasting. You only are immortal, the creator and maker of all:and we are mortal formed of the dust of... Continue reading→

Prayer of St Francis Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace;Where there is hatred, let me sow love;Where there is injury, pardon;Where there is discord, harmony;Where there is error, truth;Where there is doubt, faith;Where there is despair, hope;Where there is darkness, light;And where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, Grant that I may... Continue reading→

As the morning mist shrouds the river and then is lifted by the gentle rays of the rising son, so may our clouded spirits be raised by the warmth of your love. Make us always mindful of your creation its fragility and its beauty. Teach us to cherish it for those who come after Through... Continue reading→

Leave me alone with God as much as may be.As the tide draws the waters close in upon the shore,Make me an island, set apart,alone with you, God, holy to you. Then with the turning of the tideprepare me to carry your presence to the busy world beyond,the world that rushes in on metill the... Continue reading→

May the Strength of God pilot us.May the Power of God preserve us.May the Wisdom of God instruct us.May the Hand of God protect us.May the Way of God direct us.May the Shield of God defend us.May the Host of God guard us.Against the snares of the evil ones.Against temptations of the world. May Christ be... Continue reading→

Grant us Lord God a vision of our land as your love would make it, A land where the weak are protected and none go poor or hungry. A land where the benefits of civilised life are shared and everyone can enjoy them. A land where different races and cultures live in tolerance and mutual... Continue reading→