May God show us the way to life and the fullness of joy, through Jesus, the Word of God. Amen.

Gracious God, you are always ready to help those who call upon you. In faith we pray: Show us mercy, God.

May God heal the Church of division, guard her in love, and bring us together to everlasting life in Jesus. Amen.

May the peace of Christ reign in our hearts, now and always. Amen.

May God kindle in us the fire of Christ’s love and send us the Holy Spirit to be with us always. Amen.

May God lead us from death to life, from hate to love, from war to peace, through Jesus, our peace. Amen.

May God strengthen us in hope and love, that our lives may bear lasting fruit for the glory of God. Amen.

Creator of heaven and earth, your renown is from age to age. Hear us as we pray: Strengthen us for the work of the Gospel, O God.

May God bless us and hold us in love, through Jesus our brother, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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