PrayerCard-Summer2015

Heavenly Father, hear our prayer for unity: to live in peace and harmony with one another united with one mind in Christ.

Through the power of your Holy Spirit let us not bring division but unity to the peoples around us.

Help us to understand and live out the truth that “there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of us all who is above all and through all and in all” (Eph 4:4-6 RSVCE) and let us bring that unified spirit to the world.

Please pray with the National Service Committee for the following intentions:

  • That as we live out our lives, seeking peace and harmony through a life led by the Holy Spirit, people will know we are Christians by our lives and be drawn to Christ.
  • That we continue to build bridges and seek reconciliation in the Church and the world at large.
  • That just as at Pentecost the gift of tongues united the people by the word of God preached and heard, may our preaching and sharing unite all those who hear us to the heart of God.
  • That Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to the United States bear much fruit for the Kingdom of God by fostering a spirit of unity between nations and peoples.
  • That the Planning Committee for the 2015 National Leaders’ and Ministries’ Conference, to be held Nov 13-15, receive all the graces needed to plan a dynamic conference that will encourage all who attend to be led by the Holy Spirit into one body in Christ.