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"The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals.
I have baptised you with water; but he will baptise you with the Holy Spirit."
Mark 1: 1-8
St Francis Xavier's Church, Lavender Bay
Author: Sr Lynne Green
In the coming week, we will remember the beginning of the last session of the Second Vatican Council in 1965 and the adoption of the United Nations' Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 . . . (pause)
Let us pray that people in churches and those of other faiths will find ways to make God's love alive and active, by supporting people who are in trouble or at risk in our world today . . . (pause)
Lord, hear us
All: Lord, hear our prayer
Let us pray that leaders in communities in our country and in other parts of the world will guide us on ways to peace and justice, and help us make our world safe for children and young people, and give hope to those struggling with social or economic disadvantage . . . (pause)
Lord, hear us,
All: Lord, hear our prayer
Last Thursday was the feast of St Francis Xavier, one of the patron saints of Australia, and of our church community at Lavender Bay, honoured for his efforts as a missionary. We pray for an enthusiasm like his, to prompt us to reach out and welcome others as friends and co-workers . . . (pause)
Lord, hear us,
All: Lord, hear our prayer
As we give thanks for people in groups who are placing our care for the environment under closer scrutiny, where we live and work, let us also pray for people responsible for implementing strategies like water-recycling, to cope with current drought-related challenges in western New South Wales
. . . (pause)
Lord, hear us,
All: Lord, hear our prayer