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Prayers

223 illustrations — Prayers and intercessions for worship services

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Thomas Cranmer — Collect for Illumination

anglican collect prayer by Thomas Cranmer

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John Calvin — Prayer for the Church

reformed intercession prayer by John Calvin

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John Knox — Prayer for Scotland

reformed intercession prayer by John Knox

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Augustine — Prayer for True Rest

catholic contemplative prayer by Augustine of Hippo

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Teresa of Avila — Interior Castle Prayer

catholic contemplative prayer by Teresa of Avila

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Thomas Aquinas — Adoro Te Devote

catholic communion prayer by Thomas Aquinas

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John of the Cross — Prayer in Dark Night

catholic contemplative prayer by John of the Cross

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Augustine — Prayer for the Journey

catholic petition prayer by Augustine of Hippo

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Martin Luther — Evening Blessing

reformed evening prayer by Martin Luther

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Augustine — O Beauty Ever Ancient, Ever New

catholic contemplative prayer by Augustine of Hippo

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Collect for Palm Sunday

anglican collect prayer by Church of England

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Prayer of Humble Access

anglican communion prayer by Church of England

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Abba Arsenius — Prayer of the Three Words

orthodox contemplative prayer by Abba Arsenius

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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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Catherine of Siena — Fire of Love

catholic contemplative prayer by Catherine of Siena

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Martin Luther — A Mighty Fortress Prayer

reformed petition prayer by Martin Luther

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Francis of Assisi — Prayer Before the Crucifix

catholic petition prayer by Francis of Assisi

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Anselm of Canterbury — Prayer for Enemies

catholic intercession prayer by Anselm of Canterbury

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Bernard of Clairvaux — Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

catholic devotional prayer by Bernard of Clairvaux

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Collect for the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity

anglican collect prayer by Church of England

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Prayer of St. John Chrysostom — For the Morning

orthodox morning prayer by John Chrysostom

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Prayer for Mental Health Struggle

God who sees me, this darkness feels too heavy today. The weight in my chest, the fog in my mind, the battle just to get through one more hour— I need You to see it. I need You to be near.

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John of the Cross — Ascent Prayer

catholic contemplative prayer by John of the Cross

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Morning Prayer: Before Difficult Conversation

God of truth and grace, I bring this conversation to You before it begins. Give me ears that truly listen, not just wait to speak. Give me a heart that seeks understanding, not just being understood. Give me words that...

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