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AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION. PRAYERS - INTERCESSIONS: Settle yourself quietly without distractions. Be still, and know that God is with you. In the Power of the Spirit and in Union with Christ, let us Pray to the Father. We pray for the CHURCH and the WORLD and THANK GOD In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. for his Goodness. Penitence: Call to mind your sins and make your act of contrition: We Pray for the Church. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me, a sinner. We Pray for the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, the Archbishop of York - Elect: Stephen Cottrell. Ask God for his forgiveness: Glyn Webster, Bishop of Beverley, John Thomson, Bishop of Selby, May the Lord in all his mercy, grant me forgiveness of my sins, deliver me from evil, James Langstaff - Bishop to Prisons, our Archdeacons, Clergy, Patron, Laity, and bring me to the joy of eternal life. Amen. the Local Christian Communities and all Religious, Pope Francis, and the Collect: Read the Collect / Opening Prayer on separate sheet. Ecumenical Patriarch, Bartholomew. Readings: Read the Readings on separate sheet. St Luke’s, Clifford, All Saints’ Cawood, Ryther, and Wistow. Cawood and Wistow Primary School Headteachers, Pupils, Prayers of Intercession: Spend time in prayer for: Teachers and Staff. The Church - The World - The Parish - Family & Friends - The Sick - The Departed - Yourself. We Pray for our World and its Leaders: We pray for the Sovereign Elizabeth our Queen. The Lord’s Prayer: The Prime Minister, the Government, MP’s, Local Counsellors, Politicians Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come. and all Diplomats. May they serve in Righteousness and Act with Integrity. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, We pray for those who are Sick and the Housebound: and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, Those suffering due to Coronavirus Disease, COVID–19 Virus Pandemic, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory for ever and. Amen The Self Isolating, those who are anxious, lonely, fearful and afraid and those who due to age are struggling. Make your Spiritual Communion: We Pray for the Faithful Departed. Imagine that you are receiving the Host, Wafer, Bread, brought to you by Jesus. We Remember those who have Recently Died; their Families and Friends Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. and those whose Anniversary of death falls at this time: I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot COVID-19 virus pandemic deaths worldwide. at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Eternal Rest Grant unto them, O Lord, Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen. and let light perpetual shine upon them, may they Rest in Peace. Prayer for Aid, Defence and Thanksgiving: And Rise in Glory. The Almighty Lord, who is a strong tower for all who put their trust in him, whom all things in heaven, on earth and under the earth obey, be now and evermore my Uniting our Prayers with that of the whole company of the Redeemed in earth defence. May I believe and trust that the only name under heaven given for health and salvation is the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. and heaven we join our prayers with those of our Lady, Blessed Mary the Mother of God, St Luke and all the Saints as we pray: Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee; Blessed art thou among Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O Good women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus: Holy Mary, Mother of Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds hide me. Permit me not to be separated from God, Pray for us sinners, now, And at the hour of our death. Amen. you. From the wicked foe, defend me. At the hour of my death, call me and bid me come to you that with your saints I may praise you for ever and ever. Amen. Merciful Father, Blessing and Ending: Accept these prayers for the sake of your Son our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen. May Mary blessed Mother of our Lord, St Luke, the Angels and Archangels and all the Saints watch over us to guard and keep us. And may God bless us, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us bless the Lord: Thanks be to God. AN ACT OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNION. PRAYERS - INTERCESSIONS: Settle yourself quietly without distractions. Be still, and know that God is with you. In the Power of the Spirit and in Union with Christ, let us Pray to the Father. In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. We pray for the CHURCH and the WORLD and THANK GOD Penitence: Call to mind your sins and make your act of contrition: for his Goodness. We Pray for the Church. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me, a sinner. We Pray for the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, Ask God for his forgiveness: the Archbishop of York - Elect: Stephen Cottrell. May the Lord in all his mercy, grant me forgiveness of my sins, deliver me from evil, Glyn Webster, Bishop of Beverley, John Thomson, Bishop of Selby, and bring me to the joy of eternal life. Amen. James Langstaff - Bishop to Prisons, our Archdeacons, Clergy, Patron, Laity, Collect: Read the Collect / Opening Prayer on separate sheet. the Local Christian Communities and all Religious, Pope Francis, and the Readings: Read the Readings on separate sheet. Ecumenical Patriarch, Bartholomew. St Luke’s, Clifford, All Saints’ Cawood, Ryther, and Wistow. Prayers of Intercession: Spend time in prayer for: Cawood and Wistow Primary School Headteachers, Pupils, The Church - The World - The Parish - Family & Friends - The Sick - Teachers and Staff. The Departed - Yourself. We Pray for our World and its Leaders: The Lord’s Prayer: We pray for the Sovereign Elizabeth our Queen. Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come. The Prime Minister, the Government, MP’s, Local Counsellors, Politicians Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and all Diplomats. May they serve in Righteousness and Act with Integrity. and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, We pray for those who are Sick and the Housebound: and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom, the power and the glory for ever and. Amen Those suffering due to Coronavirus Disease, COVID–19 Virus Pandemic, The Self Isolating, those who are anxious, lonely, fearful and afraid and those Make your Spiritual Communion: who due to age are struggling. Imagine that you are receiving the Host, Wafer, Bread, brought to you by Jesus. We Pray for the Faithful Departed. Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word and my soul shall be We Remember those who have Recently Died; their Families and Friends healed. My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. and those whose Anniversary of death falls at this time: I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot COVID-19 virus pandemic deaths worldwide. at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen. Eternal Rest Grant unto them, O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon them, Prayer for Aid, Defence and Thanksgiving: may they Rest in Peace. The Almighty Lord, who is a strong tower for all who put their trust in him, whom And Rise in Glory. all things in heaven, on earth and under the earth obey, be now and evermore my defence. May I believe and trust that the only name under heaven given for health Uniting our Prayers with that of the whole company of the Redeemed in earth and salvation is the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. and heaven we join our prayers with those of our Lady, Blessed Mary the Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Mother of God, St Luke and all the Saints as we pray: Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O Good Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee; Blessed art thou among Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds hide me. Permit me not to be separated from women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus: Holy Mary, Mother of you. From the wicked foe, defend me. At the hour of my death, call me and bid me God, Pray for us sinners, now, And at the hour of our death.
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