Prayer

God who hears us,

Many of your children will cry out to you today, in pain and suffering, illness or disease, or otherwise amidst challenging conditions and struggling to attain their needs. We know that you have called, equipped, and sent us to serve them in your name, and we commit to do so faithfully. Nevertheless we invite you to empower us more by your very spirit, better to hear them, as you hear them, and to respond to them in effective ways, thereby reflecting your mighty liberation and salvation for us all. Amen.

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God of unity,

You created us to love and serve one another, building a world where all can flourish through shared purpose and care. In our moments of independence, remind us that our actions ripple outward, affecting those around us. Teach us to embrace the strength of community, recognizing the blessings of working together for the common good. May we gratefully accept help when offered and eagerly extend our hands to those in need. Through this mutual support, may we draw closer to you, reflecting your abundant love in all we do. In this spirit of togetherness, we pray. Amen.

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God of compassion,

You have created us from love, implanting within each of us the call to serve our sisters, our brothers, and even the created world we inhabit. Cultivate within us a desire to respond to your call, committed to making a difference in the lives of others. May the mission we share as associates of Bon Secours Mercy Health fill us with a sense of meaning and purpose, reflecting your love and compassion for others and our world. Amen.

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Lord of purpose,

Created in your image and likeness, you call us to lead lives of service, reflecting your love and care for all people. Strengthen us today and every day, that we might respond to your call with creativity and passion, dedicating our lives to helping others. May the life of service we pursue bring us fulfillment in heart, mind, and spirit, grateful always for the opportunity to support others in their desire to lead healthy and fulfilled lives. With strength in our commitment to serve, we pray. Amen.

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Suffering God,

Today we begin the sacred journey of Lent, a time to reflect on the depth of your love and the sacrifice made for our redemption. Throughout these six weeks of fasting, prayer, almsgiving, and penance, draw us closer to you. Help us to fully comprehend the suffering you endured out of love for us and let that understanding transform our hearts. May we, in turn, reflect that love through our actions, offering compassion, kindness, and support to those around us. Guide us on this journey so that we may grow in faith and gratitude. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Loving God,

In the pages of scripture, we are taught that the most excellent way to pursue in life is the way of love. Kindle within us hearts open to the gift of your love that we might share that love with others. Give us the freedom to share our heart with all those we encounter this day. Fill our hearts with gratitude for all those who share their hearts with us, making a positive difference in our lives. Strengthened by your mercy, may we renew our commitment to share our hearts with others, hopeful that we are making a positive difference in their lives. Amen. 

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Gracious God,

You have created each of us with many gifts and you call us to offer those gifts for the good of others. You have blessed each of us with people and experiences that have nurtured and developed those gifts through the years. Inspire us today and every day, that we might bring our best to this ministry of service we share that we might offer our God-given gifts with compassion and care to all those people we encounter.