God of glory, with joyful hope we await the day of your coming and pray: Hear us, O God.
Quiet our hearts so that we may ponder your word and respond wholeheartedly to your call.
Hear us, O God.
Heal those who have been abused, struggle with addictions, or bear the cross of sickness.
Hear us, O God.
Further efforts to ensure good health care and emotional support for pregnant women.
Hear us, O God.
Our Father. . .
May God bless us to be fervent in spirit, gracious in speech, and untiring in love, through Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.