For use at Ordinations as directed. On Ember Days or other occasions, if desired, this
Litany may be used for the Prayers of the People at the Eucharist or the Daily Office,
or it may be used separately.
God the Father,
God the Son,
God the Holy Spirit,
We pray to you, Lord Christ.
For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the Day of your Coming,
For all members of your Church in their vocation and ministry, that they may serve you in a true and godly life,
For N., our Presiding Bishop, and for all bishops, priests, and deacons, that they may be filled with your love, may hunger for truth, and may thirst after righteousness,
For N., chosen bishop (priest, deacon) in your Church,
That he may faithfully fulfill the duties of this ministry, build up your Church, and glorify your Name,
That by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit he may be sustained and encouraged to persevere to the end,
For his family [the members of his household or community], that they may be adorned with all Christian virtues,
For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease and that all may be one as you and the Father are one,
For the mission of the Church, that in faithful witness it may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth,
For those who do not yet believe, and for those who have lost their faith, that they may receive the light of the Gospel,
For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples,
For those in positions of public trust [especially___________], that they may serve justice and promote the dignity and freedom of every person,
For a blessing upon all human labor, and for the right use of the riches of creation, that the world may be freed from poverty, famine, and disaster,
For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected,
For ourselves; for the forgiveness of our sins, and for the grace of the Holy Spirit to amend our lives,
For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal,
Rejoicing in the fellowship of [the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, (blessed N.) and] all the saints, let us commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.
Lord, have mercy.
Have mercy on us.
Have mercy on us.
Have mercy on us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
we pray to you, O Lord.
Lord, hear our prayer.
To you, O Lord our God.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.