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Prayers

223 illustrations — Prayers and intercessions for worship services

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Thomas a Kempis — Imitate Christ's Patience

monastic devotional prayer by Thomas a Kempis

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Julian of Norwich — God as Mother

catholic contemplative prayer by Julian of Norwich

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Anselm of Canterbury — Prayer for Enemies

catholic intercession prayer by Anselm of Canterbury

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Abba Moses — Prayer for Inner Stillness

orthodox contemplative prayer by Abba Moses

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Augustine — Prayer for Understanding

catholic contemplative prayer by Augustine of Hippo

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Thomas Aquinas — Prayer Before Study

catholic invocation prayer by Thomas Aquinas

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Thomas a Kempis — Above All Things Rest in God

monastic contemplative prayer by Thomas a Kempis

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Augustine — Prayer for Inner Light

catholic contemplative prayer by Augustine of Hippo

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Anselm of Canterbury — Proslogion Prayer (Extended)

catholic contemplative prayer by Anselm of Canterbury

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Abba Poemen — On Watchfulness

orthodox teaching prayer by Abba Poemen

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Prayer for Confession & Examination

Searcher of hearts, examine me. Show me the places I've grown cold, the sins I've rationalized, the people I've hurt, the calling I've ignored. Not to shame me, but to free me. I confess: [Silence to name specific sins] Wash me.

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Julian of Norwich — Hazelnut Vision

catholic contemplative prayer by Julian of Norwich

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Augustine — O Beauty Ever Ancient, Ever New

catholic contemplative prayer by Augustine of Hippo

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Prayer for Moving/Relocation

God who goes with us, we're leaving what's familiar and heading toward the unknown. This place held memories— good and hard, joyful and painful. We're grateful for what we're leaving behind, but we're also mourning it a little. Now we...

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Martin Luther — A Mighty Fortress Prayer

reformed petition prayer by Martin Luther

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Desert Fathers — Prayer of the Publican

orthodox confession prayer by Desert Fathers

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Martin Luther — Morning Blessing

reformed morning prayer by Martin Luther

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Augustine — Our Hearts Are Restless

catholic contemplative prayer by Augustine of Hippo

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Thomas a Kempis — Prayer for True Liberty

monastic contemplative prayer by Thomas a Kempis

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Thomas a Kempis — O Lord, What Is Man?

monastic confession prayer by Thomas a Kempis

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Brother Lawrence — Prayer for Divine Love

monastic devotional prayer by Brother Lawrence

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Brother Lawrence — Prayer of Continual Awareness

monastic contemplative prayer by Brother Lawrence

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Amma Syncletica — On Spiritual Warfare

orthodox teaching prayer by Amma Syncletica

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Abba Isaac — Prayer of Fire

orthodox contemplative prayer by Abba Isaac (via John Cassian)

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