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Join Bishop Scanlan and members of our diocese for a time of prayer on
Canon Morrow and I will be hosting Community Prayer Circles as the new “Virtual Bishop out of the Box” event for May. On each Wednesday night in May from 7-8 (ish) we will be leading a prayer and conversation time on Zoom for people in these affinity groups:
HEALTHCARE AND OTHER ESSENTIAL WORKERS PRAYERS
A Prayer for Healthcare Workers during this time of the Coronavirus COVID-19
Loving God,
we place into your care
all our doctors, nurses and healthcare workers. Give them courage of heart
and strength of mind and body.
Keep them safe from harm.
May they know our deep gratitude
for all they are doing
to heal and help those affected by
the coronavirus.
God of all consolation
may they know your protection and peace. Bless them in these challenging days and bless their families.
Amen. (Sjprep.org)
For Commerce and Industry
Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ in his earthly life
shared our toil and hallowed our labor: Be present with your
people where they work; make those who carry on the industries
and commerce of this land responsive to your will; and give
to us all a pride in what we do, and a just return for our labor;
through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for
ever. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer pg. 259
For Vocation in Daily Work
Almighty God our heavenly Father, you declare your glory
and show forth your handiwork in the heavens and in the
earth: Deliver us in our various occupations from the service
of self alone, that we may do the work you give us to do in
truth and beauty and for the common good; for the sake of
him who came among us as one who serves, your Son Jesus
Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy
Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer pg. 261
For Protection
Assist us mercifully, O Lord, in these our supplications and
prayers, and dispose the way of thy servants towards the
attainment of everlasting salvation; that, among all the
changes and chances of this mortal life, they may ever be
defended by thy gracious and ready help; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer pg. 832
A Collect for Protection
Visit this place, O Lord, and drive far from it all snares of the
enemy; let your holy angels dwell with us to preserve us in
peace; and let your blessing be upon us always; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer pg. 133
For those who work
O God, your unfailing providence sustains the world we live
in and the life we live: Watch over those, both night and day,
who work while others sleep, and grant that we may never
forget that our common life depends upon each other’s toil;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer 134
For Doctors and Nurses
Sanctify, O Lord, those whom you have called to the study
and practice of the arts of healing, and to the prevention of
disease and pain. Strengthen them by your life-giving Spirit,
that by their ministries the health of the community may be
promoted and your creation glorified; through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer pg. 460
A Prayer for Chaplains
Glorious God,
You call us to love and to serve,
not only with words, but also in presence and actions.
Lord, you surround us completely in time, in space, and in spirit.
No matter where we go,
you journey with us and use us to reveal your grace and mercy.
During this time of testing from the novel coronavirus,
we pause to lift your beloved who serve as chaplains.
Whether they serve in the military,
in health care, in hospice,
in palliative care, in prisons,
with first responders, in commercial industry,
or another institutional setting,
guide and protect them and magnify your grace through them.
Through your chaplains open the eyes of those who fail to see your presence.
Through your chaplains encourage souls overcome with fear and worry.
Through your chaplains refresh those wearied from devotion to the works of healing, protecting, providing, and defending.
Through your chaplains assuage the anguish of death.
Through your chaplains give hope during joy and sorrow,
chaos and calm,
success and failure,
rest and exhaustion.
Jehovah — provide your chaplains with endurance
and protect them when they serve in heart wrenching, anxious, and dangerous places.
Give your chaplains wisdom to know when to be socially distant
and when to be physically present,
always connected to the precious soul you have placed in their path.
Lord, provide your chaplains with words of comfort and truth,
whether they sit beside families of loved ones,
staffs of institutions, or leaders of people.
May they effuse the peace that comes only from you.
Encourage your chaplains to embrace their significance as they help all people overcome during this national and global challenge.
Embolden chaplains to persevere in their essential calling.
Gracious God, we give thanks for your chaplains. Amen.
A Prayer for Health Care Workers
Compassionate God,
From the shores of the river Jordan to the steps of the Temple Mount,
you have cared for the well-being of your people.
Your healing teaches us your compassion for our frailty.
Thank you for caring for us no matter our status in this world.
We ask your blessing on those who emulate you
as they provide the ministry of healing to all those in need.
Guide, bless, and encourage your faithful health care servants
who willingly jeopardize their own, and their families’,
health and safety to confront sickness and disease.
Enable them to relieve suffering and assist in the healing process.
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