Gracious God, you love those who revere you. In company with Saints Joachim and Anne, we pray: Give us joy in your presence, O God.

May the love of God, the peace of Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit heal our hearts, strengthen us to forgive, and encourage us to seek reconciliation. Amen

Loving God, your daughter Mary Magdalene was the first to proclaim the Risen Lord. We rejoice with her and pray: Let us find our joy in you, O God.

Provident God, you are our rock. In hope we pray: Save us, O God.

May the peace of Christ break down walls of separation and reign in our hearts, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

May God strengthen us to be faithful to the covenant, through Jesus our peace. Amen.

God our refuge, you rescue us in times of danger. In hope we pray: O God, send us your loving mercy.

May God establish our hearts in fear of the Lord so that we may see rightly, love tenderly, and walk humbly with God. Amen.

May God fortify us to stand firm in the Gospel, in communion with Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Amen

Faithful God, you heed the cries of the poor. We acclaim your righteousness and pray: Instruct us in your ways, O God.