Intercessory Prayer in the Third Wave of COVID-19

 

The news reports about the advancement of this 3rd Wave of the COVID-19 virus and its variants indicate that there are surges of cases all across Canada -- particularly in Ontario, B.C. and Nova Scotia, but also in this province of Alberta.  

The following prayers are taken from the Church of England website, which offers a series of prayers as a Coronavirus (COVID-19) liturgy, and a down-loadable PDF booklet of prayers to use at home at this time of pandemic.   These resources are offered here for your encouragement and comfort; there are others available online, as well as in the Book of Common Prayer and the Book of Alternative Services from the Anglican Church of Canada.  

May this bless your day.

Opening Prayer

Keep us, good Lord,
under the shadow of your mercy
in this time of uncertainty and distress.
Sustain and support the anxious and fearful,
and lift up all who are brought low;
that we may rejoice in your comfort
knowing that nothing can separate us from your love
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Amen.

Intercession "A"

Let us pray to God, who alone makes us dwell in safety:

For all who are affected by coronavirus,
through illness or isolation or anxiety,
that they may find relief and recovery:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For those who are guiding our nation at this time,
and shaping national policies,
that they may make wise decisions:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For doctors, nurses and medical researchers,
that through their skill and insights
many will be restored to health:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

For the vulnerable and the fearful,
for the gravely ill and the dying,
that they may know your comfort and peace:
Lord, hear us,
Lord, graciously hear us.

We commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray,
to the mercy and protection of God.
Merciful Father,
accept these prayers
for the sake of your Son,
our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.

Prayer Before Sleep

God our Father, by whose mercy
the world turns safely into darkness and returns again to light:
we place in your hands our unfinished tasks,
our unsolved problems, and our unfulfilled hopes,
knowing that only what you bless will prosper.
To your love and protection
we commit each other and all those we love,
knowing that you alone are our sure defender,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.