Shepherd of Israel, hear our prayer
as your Son heard the plea
of the criminal crucified with him.
Gather into Christ's holy reign
the broken, the sorrowing, and the sinner,
that all may know
wholeness, joy, and forgiveness. Amen.

Almighty God,
You rescue us from our enemies,
that we may serve you without fear.
Strengthen us,
that we may share in the inheritance of the saints
in your kingdom of light. Amen.

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Prayers from the Revised Common Lectionary