Weekly Prayer List
During the week of Apr. 27, 2025, we pray for the healing and comfort of those for whom we now offer our prayers.
For the sick, for those in any need or trouble, and for all those who have asked for our prayers: Charles S., Dorothy, Annika, Andrew, Don, Hattie, Travis, Van, Vasiliki, Charles W., Abby, Stella, Ellen, Allison, John, George and Rodney, Jonathan, Devon, Killian, Dennis, Mark, Curt, Jane, all who mourn; for Richard Thomas, religious; Ken, deacon; Tom L. and Elizabeth, priests.
For an end to war, division, violence, and injustice throughout the world; for the Gaza cease fire and hostage agreement, especially for the release of the American/Israeli hostage; and for justice, peace, and for an end to violence and discord in our city and nation.
For all healthcare workers, especially Joseph Basil, Jackie, Gary, Will, Choy, Erica K., Larry, Ciaran, Lee, Kari, William, Eric, Lisa, Thomas, and Emily; for all families and children in this city and state; for all expectant parents; and for all prisoners.
For members of our military services on active duty, especially Celeste and Nate, and for Scott serving as security in Iraq.
For an end to war, division, violence, and injustice throughout the world; for the Gaza cease fire and hostage agreement; and for justice, peace, and for an end to violence and discord in our city and nation.
For Sean, our presiding bishop; Paula, our bishop; Charles our rector; Amanda and Dave our wardens; and for the members of our vestry; for Peg our seminarian intern.
For those celebrating birthdays this week, especially Tom Cassidy and Yaoyu Tong.
For those celebrating anniversaries this week.
The repose of those who have died this week, especially Kellie Benson, Chicago Fire Captain David Meyer, Dr Andrew Riess, His Holiness Pope Francis, and Steve McMichael.
For the repose of the souls on the anniversary of their death, especially Conway Dahmer, Louis Lazarides, Phyllis Bergman, Mary Loewe, John O'Dowd, Daniel Witry, and the Rev’d Jack Owens.
An Easter Prayer for Peace
O God, you made us in your own image and redeemed us through Jesus your Son: Look with compassion on the whole human family; take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts; break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love; and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
May these and all our intercessions be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer.