Glimpses of Glory. David Adam

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       Any of these sets of readings may be used on the evening of Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day.

      Almighty Father, we rejoice in the coming of Christ our Lord. We pray that, as he has taken on our humanity, through your grace and goodness we may share in your divinity, and so partake in the radiance of your glory; through him who came down for us and is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

      Holy and lowly One, Jesus, Friend and Brother,

      we rejoice in your coming among us.

      You come down to lift us up.

      You come as the Light to our darkness:

      we welcome and adore you.

      We pray for your church throughout the world;

      may we reveal your saving power and abide in your love.

      We pray for the work of the church among the poor and the outcasts of our world.

      King of glory, come to earth.

      Lift us up into your kingdom.

      Prince of Peace, we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, for peace in the Holy Land;

      for peace among nations and goodwill throughout this world;

      for the communities to which we belong and the places where we work,

      that they may know your presence and your peace.

      King of glory, come to earth.

      Lift us up into your kingdom.

      Lord, born at Bethlehem, we pray for our families,

      for all with whom we will share this Christmas time:

      we rejoice in their love and your love for us all.

      We remember absent friends and loved ones,

      all who will be alone this Christmas time.

      King of glory, come to earth.

      Lift us up into your kingdom.

      At this time of joy and rejoicing, we remember all who are sad,

      all whose lives are full of sorrow, fear or darkness.

      We pray for all who are in care, in hospital or in a hospice;

      we remember those who have no home and will sleep rough this night.

      We pray especially for friends and loved ones who are ill.

      King of glory, come to earth.

      Lift us up into your kingdom.

      We rejoice with all who have entered into the fullness of your presence, all who are at peace in your kingdom.

      We pray for friends and loved ones departed.

      King of glory, come to earth.

      Lift us up into your kingdom.

       THE PEACE

      This day heaven comes down, we are one with our God;

      the Word is made flesh and dwells among us.

      The peace of the Lord be always with you

      and also with you.

       THE BLESSING

      The peace of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, born of the blessed Virgin Mary, abide with you, in your heart and in your home; and the blessing ...

       The First Sunday of Christmas

      1 Samuel 2. 18–20, 26:Ps. 148. [1–6] 7–14: Colossians 3. 12–17: Luke 2. 41–52

      Lord of all power and might, let us not just suppose you to be in our company, but seek you out until we find you and rejoice in your presence; through Jesus Christ our Saviour, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

      We rejoice that we are created in your image, that we are called to be your sons and daughters.

      May the church at all times reveal your glory and lead many to the glorious liberty that is for the children of God.

      We pray for all who teach the faith and each of us as we are called to share the faith.

      We pray for all who are seekers, all who long for you and for a glimpse of your glory.

      Lord, we seek you and your love.

      Come, be known among us.

      We pray for all young people in their search for truth and meaning, that they will not be led astray or directed in wrong paths.

      Guide and direct all who influence the minds of young people through broadcasting, music and publishing.

      We pray for young people who have left home and for parents anxious for their well-being.

      Lord, we seek you and your love.

      Come, be known among us.

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