for Third Sunday in Easter, May 4, 2014 ~ Readings: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Ps 116:1-3, 10-17; 1 Peter 1:17-23;
Luke 24:13-35
Two regular guys are walking down the road talking about the irregular events of the past days. This other guy shows up and seems unaware of these events and their importance. They explain it and even invite him home to dinner. Suddenly the stranger is hosting the meal and even more suddenly, he's gone. Then they realize who He was.
Several messages here ~ obviously things/people aren't always what they seem. But more importantly you don't have to be part of the Inner Circle to have a place at the table. All of us are invited to celebrate the breaking of the Bread ~ friends, strangers, young, old, etc., it makes no difference. We, too, will experience Christ's unseen Presence, not only in the Eucharist but also in every facet of our lives ~ once we let our eyes be opened.
Let Us, God's People, Pray
Leader: ~ Lord Jesus, our Companion on the Road, we blindly
follow the way of the world without seeing that You are there with us in every
step. Open our hearts that we may know Your Presence, open our eyes that we may
see Your Path of Life Eternal, and open our souls to receive Your gift of
Salvation.
Jesus, our Lord and Messiah
Repsonse: You
ransomed us all from sin and death
~ Lord Jesus, our Companion
on the Road, guide our vision towards those whose daily lives are filled with
hardship and dire circumstance. Please give us the mettle, the words, and the
voice to turn the hearts of those in political power in our world to Your
justice, peace, and mercy. We pray
especially for: add your own petitions
Jesus, our Lord and
Messiah
You ransomed us all from sin and death
~ Lord Jesus, our Companion
on the Road, some of our very own are lost in serious illness, emotional
upheaval, and hopelessness. Walk more closely with them and with those who give
them care, to ease their journey with hope and healing. We pray especially for: add your own petitions
Jesus, our Lord and
Messiah
You ransomed us all from sin and death
~ Lord Jesus, our Companion
on the Road, You returned to see, touch, and inspire Your disciples after Your
terrible death. How many of us would
long for such a moment with those we’ve lost?
But while saddened, we are also touched and inspired knowing that our
loved ones share eternity with You. We pray especially for:
Jesus, our Lord and
Messiah
You ransomed us all from sin and death
~ Lord Jesus, our Companion
on the Road, we ask Your special blessings on those who have heard the call to
lead us along Your Path. Bestow renewed energy and vitality to their spiritual
quest, so that together we can strengthen the mission of Your church. We pray
especially for:
Jesus, our Lord and
Messiah
You ransomed us all from sin and death
The Celebrant adds: Son of God, Messiah of all
People, You do incline Your ear to us whenever we call upon You. Remind us that
in good times and in difficulty all we need to do is turn in Your direction. We
give thanks and praise for this living blessing through our Creator, our
Sanctifier, and You, our Redeemer, who live and reign as one God, always,
forever, eternally. Amen.
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