34th Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Taken from/inspired by 2 Samuel 23:1-7; Psalm 132:1-12,13-19; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37, and the ANZPB

Bidding: Hear our prayer;

Response: Let our cry come to you.

“Let us go to his dwelling place,
    let us worship at his footstool, saying,
‘Arise, Lord, and come to your resting place,
    you and the ark of your might.
 May your priests be clothed with your righteousness;
    may your faithful people sing for joy.’”

[Psalm 132:7-9]

Let us pray.

Jesus Christ, our faithful witness,
uphold our communities;.
We pray for those within and beyond these walls,
show us how to rejoice with those who rejoice
and mourn with those who mourn

[silence]

Bidding: Hear our prayer;

Response: Let our cry come to you.

Jesus Christ, firstborn from the dead,
direct your church.
Lead us toward your otherworldly Kingdom;
keep us in your Truth.

[silence]

Bidding: Hear our prayer;

Response: Let our cry come to you.

Jesus Christ, ruler of the kings of earth,
We pray for the world.
Cries for justice and peace rise to you;
fulfill your promises

and draw the world toward your truth.

[silence]

Bidding: Hear our prayer;

Response: Let our cry come to you.

God, our ruler and guide, when we come to the place where the road divides, keep us true to the way of Christ, alive to the present opportunities, and confident of eternal life. through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Amen.