Prayers - 7 June 2026

10th Sunday in Ordinary Time/Te Rātapu Tekau o He Wā Noa

Taken from/inspired by Genesis 12:1-9, Psalm 33:1-12, Romans 4:13-end, Matthew 9:9-13,18-26, and the ANZPB.

Bidding: …the word of the Lord is right and true;

Response: He is faithful in all He does.

[from Psalm 33:4]

…the word of the Lord is right and true;

he is faithful in all he does.

The Lord loves righteousness and justice;

the earth is full of his unfailing love.

[from Psalm 33:4-5]

Let us pray.

…Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

[from Matthew 9:12-13]

Jesus, may our communities become places where your mercy is welcome.

[silence]

Bidding: …the word of the Lord is right and true;

Response: He is faithful in all He does.

…the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law but also to those who have the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. As it is written: “I have made you a father of many nations.” He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed—the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.

[Romans 4:16-17]

Lord, make us into worthy custodians of the faith;

Call your church into being.

[silence]

Bidding: …the word of the Lord is right and true;

Response: He is faithful in all He does.

By the word of the Lord the heavens were made,

their starry host by the breath of his mouth.

He gathers the waters of the sea into jars;

he puts the deep into storehouses.

Let all the earth fear the Lord;

let all the people of the world revere him.

For he spoke, and it came to be;

he commanded, and it stood firm.

[Psalm 33:6-9]

Bless your creation, Father.

Show us signs of your justice and power.

[silence]

Bidding: …the word of the Lord is right and true;

Response: He is faithful in all He does.

Lord of the Church,

you have called us to witness to every nation.

May we do your work and bear your cross,

await your time and see your glory.

Hear this prayer for your name’s sake.

Amen.