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Master Lord Jesus Christ, our God, you alone have the authority to forgive human beings their sins, for you are good and love everyone. Forgive all my transgressions committed in knowledge or in ignorance. Make me worthy, un-condemned, to receive your divine and glorious, pure and life giving mysteries; incurring thereby neither punishment, nor the increase of my sins, but receiving cleansing, sanctification, and a pledge of the life to come and the kingdom.

Morning Prayer for Friday, 15 January 2021

15 January 2021

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Pilgrim Prayer

The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle

Pilgrim Prayer, the new edition of the ecumenical prayer cycle, is a unique resource for global spiritual solidarity. Connecting us each week with the unique gifts and challenges of a particular region and context, this spiritual practice creates an annual pilgrimage across the world in prayer, uniting us in the Spirit and in witness and service to justice and peace.

14 January 2021

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Week of Prayer: can you picture it?

Can you help us create a global picture of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity? In times of pandemic, creative photos and illustrations are more inspirational than ever! Please send us your photo or illustration by 26 January.

14 January 2021

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WCC will host online celebration for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

World Council of Churches (WCC) interim general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca is inviting the global ecumenical family and friends to join the WCC for a livestreamed public prayer service on 25 January, the final day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

14 January 2021

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Pilgrim Prayer to foster global spiritual solidarity

A new edition of the ecumenical prayer cycle, one of the best-loved resources from the World Council of Churches (WCC), offers a rich treasury of prayers from and intercessions for all countries and regions of the world.

14 January 2021

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Holy God, you reveal that those who work for peace will be called your sons and daughters. Help us to work without ceasing for justice which brings true and lasting peace, remembering the words of Jesus who says: “Happy are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.”

Morning Prayer for Thursday, 14 January 2021

Holy God, you reveal that those who work for peace will be called your sons and daughters...

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the churches and people of Iran, Iraq and Syria.

14 January 2021

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Lord, Peace is the foundation of life; grant us the peace and stability that will enable us to live with each other … in dignity and joy. Glory be to you forever.

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, 13 January 2021

Lord, spare our lives, and grant us patience and courage...

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the churches and people of Iran, Iraq and Syria.

13 January 2021

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Lord and Master of my life, spare me from the spirit of indifference, despair, lust for power, and idle chatter. Instead, bestow on me, your servant, the spirit of integrity, humility, patience, and love.

Morning Prayer for Tuesday, 12 December 2020

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with the people and churches of Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

12 January 2021

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Great Blessing of the Waters carries message that “God has acted decisively in the world”

Celebrating a Service of the Great Blessing of the Waters, the World Council of Churches morning prayer for staff in the Ecumenical Centre on 11 January carried messages of hope amid challenging times.

11 January 2021

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Blessed is our God, now and forever, and to the ages of ages. Amen.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 11 January 2021

Blessed is our God, now and forever, and to the ages of ages...

This week in the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we are praying with the people and churches of Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

11 January 2021

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O God of Sarah and Abraham, our tears are mixed with yours, weeping for the cities in the world. We weep for the holy cities and especially for Jerusalem...

Morning Prayer for Friday, 8 January 2021

O God of Sarah and Abraham, our tears are mixed with yours, weeping for the cities in the world...

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the churches and people of Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine.

08 January 2021

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Master of Justice, Prince of Peace, who rolled away the rock of injustice and with your feet touched our land to reconcile us with you, bless us with your peace in our hearts and in our land...

Morning Prayer for Thursday, 7 January 2021

Master of Justice, Prince of Peace, bless us with your peace...

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the churches and people of Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine.

07 January 2021

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Eternal God, Creator of the universe, there is no God but you. We stand in awe and gratitude at your persistent love for each and all of your children...

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, 6 January 2021

Eternal God, Creator of the universe, great and wonderful are your works...

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the churches and people of Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine.

06 January 2021

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Merciful Lord God, you are peace, concord, purity and goodness. You are the Father and Lord of all who cherish thoughts of peace. Grant us humility, hope and a steadfast faith...

Morning Prayer for Tuesday, 5 January 2021

Merciful Lord God, you are peace, concord, purity and goodness...

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the churches and people of Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine.

05 January 2021

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Eternal God, Creator of the universe, there is no God but you. Great and wonderful are your works, wondrous are your ways. Thank you for the many splendored variety of your creation...

Morning Prayer for Monday, 4 January 2021

Lord, we praise you!

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the churches and people of Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine.

04 January 2021

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We all see as if we are looking into a dark glass. We only know a part. O God, grant us a humble heart. God we know that you look through justice and love so clearly. You know all our weakness. Have mercy on us. We see the cross emerging in the darkness. We embrace the twilight. God, guide us on your way. Amen

Morning Prayer for Wednesday, 23 December 2020

O God, grant us a humble heart...

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the churches and people of Japan, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan.

23 December 2020

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Lord of life, God of love, here and now, I offer you my whole life. Like the master bends the bamboo, and carves deeply into it, form me and use me. Make me a good instrument, that the Holy Spirit can blow into, and teach me to sing your song. Amen

Morning Prayer for Tuesday, 22 December 2020

Lord of life, God of love, here and now, I offer you my whole life...

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the churches and people of Japan, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan.

22 December 2020

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Give us wings of freedom like the birds in the sky, to begin a new journey.

Morning Prayer for Monday, 21 December 2020

With the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray for the churches and people of

Japan, North Korea, South Korea and Taiwan.

22 December 2020

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Restore your creation, Lord. You give the earth opportunities for both sleep and awakening. Thank you for the gift of restful seasons so new life grows according to your appointed time...

Morning Prayer for Friday, 18 December 2020

Restore your creation, Lord...

In the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray this week with the people and churches of China, Hong Kong, and Macau.

Prayers were prepared in cooperation with the Lutheran World Federation.

18 December 2020

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God, your tender voice of love reaches all who sit in deepest gloom. Speak to all peoples throughout the world, lifting those who live among dark valleys of division and despair...

Morning Prayer for Thursday, 17 December 2020

God, your tender voice of love reaches all who sit in deepest gloom...

In the Ecumenical Prayer Cycle, we pray this week with the people and churches of China, Hong Kong, and Macau.

Prayers were prepared in cooperation with the Lutheran World Federation.

17 December 2020

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