Prayer of the Faithful for Labor Day Living Faith at Work All: Lord ...
Prayer of the Faithful for Labor Day Living Faith at Work All: Lord ...
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<strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong><strong>Faith</strong>ful</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Labor</strong> <strong>Day</strong><br />
<strong>Living</strong> <strong>Faith</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>Work</strong><br />
Fa<strong>the</strong>r:<br />
Friends, let us <strong>of</strong>fer our prayers to God, who cre<strong>at</strong>ed <strong>the</strong> world and all th<strong>at</strong> is in it and saw<br />
th<strong>at</strong> it was good, who sent his Son to live and work among us as part <strong>of</strong> his redemptive<br />
mission on earth, and who has called us to be good stewards <strong>of</strong> his cre<strong>at</strong>ion: <strong>Lord</strong>, touch my<br />
heart and streng<strong>the</strong>n my hands.<br />
<strong>All</strong>: <strong>Lord</strong>, touch my heart and streng<strong>the</strong>n my hands<br />
Leader:<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> we may see th<strong>at</strong> our fundamental voc<strong>at</strong>ion as baptized Christians is to be our best selves<br />
<strong>at</strong> all times.<br />
<strong>All</strong>: <strong>Lord</strong>, touch my heart and streng<strong>the</strong>n my hands<br />
Leader:<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> we may see <strong>the</strong> reign <strong>of</strong> God as his loving and reconciling presence among humanity<br />
<strong>All</strong>: <strong>Lord</strong>, touch my heart and streng<strong>the</strong>n my hands<br />
Leader:<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> we may be good stewards <strong>of</strong> our talents and gifts.<br />
<strong>All</strong>: <strong>Lord</strong>, touch my heart and streng<strong>the</strong>n my hands<br />
Leader:<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> we may see our work as a means to partner with God in exercising dominion over his<br />
earthly cre<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
<strong>All</strong>: <strong>Lord</strong>, touch my heart and streng<strong>the</strong>n my hands<br />
Leader:<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> we may live as viewing our work as an opportunity to partner with God in bringing<br />
about "a new heaven and a new earth."<br />
<strong>All</strong>: <strong>Lord</strong>, touch my heart and streng<strong>the</strong>n my hands<br />
Leader:<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> we may live with an awareness <strong>of</strong> God's presence as we fulfill our responsibilities <strong>at</strong><br />
work.<br />
<strong>All</strong>: <strong>Lord</strong>, touch my heart and streng<strong>the</strong>n my hands<br />
Leader:<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> we may live in God's presence <strong>at</strong> work acting with integrity to our faith’s values.<br />
<strong>All</strong>: <strong>Lord</strong>, touch my heart and streng<strong>the</strong>n my hands
(OVER)<br />
Leader:<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> we may live in God's presence <strong>at</strong> work acting with justice <strong>for</strong> co-workers and those we<br />
serve.<br />
<strong>All</strong>: <strong>Lord</strong>, touch my heart and streng<strong>the</strong>n my hands<br />
Leader:<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> we may live in God's presence <strong>at</strong> work acting with love <strong>for</strong> those with whom we are in<br />
contact.<br />
<strong>All</strong>: <strong>Lord</strong>, touch my heart and streng<strong>the</strong>n my hands<br />
Leader:<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> we may find in our work ways to make our parts <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> world a better place <strong>for</strong> those in<br />
it.<br />
<strong>All</strong>: <strong>Lord</strong>, touch my heart and streng<strong>the</strong>n my hands<br />
Leader:<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> we may have <strong>the</strong> grace to willingly sacrifice <strong>for</strong> wh<strong>at</strong> is right and just.<br />
<strong>All</strong>: <strong>Lord</strong>, touch my heart and streng<strong>the</strong>n my hands<br />
Leader:<br />
Th<strong>at</strong> we may see <strong>the</strong> ways in which we can be God’s ambassadors <strong>of</strong> reconcili<strong>at</strong>ion as we<br />
work both inside or outside our homes.<br />
<strong>All</strong>: <strong>Lord</strong>, touch my heart and streng<strong>the</strong>n my hands<br />
<br />
Fa<strong>the</strong>r: On this <strong>Labor</strong> <strong>Day</strong> weekend, when we rest from our usual labors, loving Fa<strong>the</strong>r,<br />
we pray <strong>for</strong> all who shoulder <strong>the</strong> tasks <strong>of</strong> human labor—in <strong>the</strong> marketplace, in<br />
factories and <strong>of</strong>fices, in <strong>the</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essions, and in family living. We thank you, <strong>Lord</strong>, <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> gift and opportunity <strong>of</strong> work; may our ef<strong>for</strong>ts always be pure <strong>of</strong> heart, <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> good<br />
<strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs and <strong>the</strong> glory <strong>of</strong> your name. We lift up to you all who long <strong>for</strong> just<br />
employment and those who work to defend <strong>the</strong> rights and needs <strong>of</strong> workers<br />
everywhere. May those <strong>of</strong> us who are now retired always remember th<strong>at</strong> we still make<br />
a valuable contribution to our Church and our world by our prayers and deeds <strong>of</strong><br />
charity. May our working and our resting all give praise to you until <strong>the</strong> day we share<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r in eternal rest with all our departed in your Kingdom as you live and reign<br />
Fa<strong>the</strong>r, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, <strong>for</strong>ever and ever. AMEN.<br />
(adapted by Robert Bender)
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