Gracious God, your light shines through the suffering and faith of the martyrs. In company with St. Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn and his companions we pray: Bless us, O God.

God of everlasting love, you are the source and summit of all truth. In hope we pray: Nurture our growth in Christ, O God.

God of everlasting joy, you graced your daughter St. Hildegard of Bingen with many spiritual gifts. In company with her we pray: Fill us with your peace, O God.

Wondrous God, by the cross of Christ Jesus, death no longer has power over creation. In hope we pray: God, in your wisdom, hear our prayer.

God of mercy and justice, on this day of prayer and remembrance for the victims of the terrorist attacks twenty years ago we pray: Heed our cries for help, O God.

May God favor us with every grace and blessing we need to fulfill the service God has given us for the reign of Christ’s peace. Amen.

Saving God, in your love you fashion the earth and make us partners in its flourishing. We humbly pray to you: God our Maker, lead us.

May God renew the spirit of our minds and strengthen us to walk in the holiness of truth, through Jesus our brother. Amen

May God comfort our hearts and strengthen them in every good work and word, through Jesus our brother. Amen.

May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace in believing, so that we may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.