Sunday 4 August 2024

Sunday, August 4 - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Taken from/inspired by 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a, Psalm 51:1-12, Ephesians 4:1-16,John 6:24-35, and the ANZPB

Bidding: Have mercy on us, O God;
Response: According to your unfailing love.

Heavenly Father, be with our families, neighbourhoods, and communities. May our relationships be defined by unity, humbleness, and gentleness. Show us how to live in peace.

Bidding: Have mercy on us, O God;
Response: According to your unfailing love.

Loving Son, Strengthen your church; Give us the bread of life. Restore in us the joy of your salvation; teach us to speak, and receive, the truth in love.

Bidding: Have mercy on us, O God;
Response: According to your unfailing love.

Sustaining Spirit, May your work be known in the world. Equip your people for works of service, And show us the needs and delights of creation.

Bidding: Have mercy on us, O God;
Response: According to your unfailing love.

Everloving God, your Son Jesus Christ gave himself as living bread for the life of the world; give us such a knowledge of his presence that we may be strengthened and sustained by his risen life to serve you continually; through Jesus Christ our Lord

Amen.