With an extra hour of sleep to strengthen many of us for cleaning up after Sandy, an appropriate prayer for fine weather is offered together with continued prayer for first-responders, electrical linemen, those supplying and delivering water, food, clothing, shelter and gasoline and all involved in restoring order in the wake of Sandy’s chaos. May all be safe and may all lives be marked by patience, service and gratitude. Grant, O Lord, eternal rest to all who died and comfort to their families.
SCRIPTURE
“Praise the Lord from the earth, sea creatures and all oceans, fire and hail, snow and mist, stormy winds that obey His word! Psalm 148” Click for full Psalm.
COLLECT
(This prayer is taken from The Roman Missal, “Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions, #36: For Fine Weather”)
Almighty ever-living God,
Who heal us through correction and save us
by Your forgiveness,
grant to those who seek Your favor
that we may rejoice at the good weather
for which we hope and
always use what in Your goodness
You bestow for the glory of Your Name
and for our well-being.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son
Who lives and reigns with You
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever.
Who heal us through correction and save us
by Your forgiveness,
grant to those who seek Your favor
that we may rejoice at the good weather
for which we hope and
always use what in Your goodness
You bestow for the glory of Your Name
and for our well-being.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son
Who lives and reigns with You
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever.
(This prayer is taken from The Roman Missal, “Masses and Prayers for Various Needs and Occasions, #40: For Charity”)
Set our hearts aflame, O Lord,
with the Spirit of your charity, we pray,
that we may always think thoughts
worthy and pleasing to Your majesty
and love You sincerely in our brothers and sisters.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever.
with the Spirit of your charity, we pray,
that we may always think thoughts
worthy and pleasing to Your majesty
and love You sincerely in our brothers and sisters.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the
Holy Spirit, One God, for ever and ever.
