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Cross viewed in dim light with rising sun in the background.

Easter prayers – by Rev. Meghan Johnston Aelabouni

Gracious God, when suffering and injustice seem unending, we pray for Sumud — the steadfast endurance and resilience that we find in you.

21 March 2024

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A palm leaf cross pictured against cobbled stones.

An Easter prayer – by Mgr William Shomali

Let swords be turned into ploughshares, fear to trust, despair to hope, oppression to freedom, starvation to prosperity, occupation to liberation, and peace and justice could be experienced by all.

14 March 2024

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A Window into Eternity

(Rev. 21)

Responsive prayer written by the Presiding Bishop of the Lutheran Church of Bavaria and Chairman of the Council of the Evangelical Church in Germany

14 July 2021

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Prayer for the President Biden and President Putin Summit,Geneva - 16 June 2021

The World Council of Churches (WCC), with a prayer, shares its hopes for peace on the eve of the first summit between the U.S. and Russian presidents, which will take place in Geneva on 16 June.

14 June 2021

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Prayer at a time of pandemic, by the Archbishop of Canterbury

This prayer was also published as part of the publication Voices of Lament, Hope and Courage, available in English, French, German and Spanish.

09 June 2021

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O Christ, our God, author of life and giver of peace, guide us so that we may walk in your ways of righteousness, and we may arrive at the heaven of life and salvation in peace, through your mercy. For you are our helper and our deliverer and to you is fitting glory, dominion and honour, now and for ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 26 April 2021

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle we pray for the churches and people of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.

26 April 2021

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O, Lord, who give unto each nation its place and time and mission: grant us the gift of unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace, that the ancient church, and all Christians of this land, each loyal to their confession, culture and nationality, may discover new forms of common Christian witness, and stand before the divided world as a united and humble fellowship. O Lord, who commanded your disciples to pray both for their neighbours and their enemies: give us such love for one another, that with one voice

Morning Prayer for Monday, 12 April 2021

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray with the people and churches of

Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania.

Prayers were prepared in cooperation with the Lutheran World Federation.

12 April 2021

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Almighty God, you are the way, the truth and the life. You know how few people walk with you in these times. There are few who emulate you, their head, in humility and silence, in poverty and purity, in diligence and patience. The path of Satan is open, and many are walking along it. Minister to your small flock, so that they do not become discouraged, but follow you along the narrow path until the end.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 29 March 2021

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle we pray for the churches and people of the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia.

29 March 2021

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Morning Prayer for Monday, 15 March 2021

O Lord, open our lips, and our mouth shall proclaim your praise...

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray with the people and churches of Denmark, Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

Prayers were prepared in cooperation with the Lutheran World Federation.

15 March 2021