St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral · Des Moines
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Prayers from the Book of Common Prayer
If words are hard to find, begin with one of these prayers from the Book of Common Prayer. Where you see N., say the person’s name. You may adjust pronouns as you pray. Silence can be prayer, too.
For Recovery from Sickness
O God, the strength of the weak and the comfort of sufferers: Mercifully accept our prayers, and grant to your servant N. the help of your power, that his sickness may be turned into health, and our sorrow into joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer, p. 458
For those who mourn
Almighty God, Father of mercies and giver of comfort: Deal graciously, we pray, with all who mourn; that, casting all their care on you, they may know the consolation of your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer, p. 505
For Quiet Confidence
O God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be our strength: By the might of thy Spirit lift us, we pray thee, to thy presence, where we may be still and know that thou art God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer, p. 832
For Joy in God’s Creation
O heavenly Father, who hast filled the world with beauty: Open our eyes to behold thy gracious hand in all thy works; that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, we may learn to serve thee with gladness; for the sake of him through whom all things were made, thy Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Book of Common Prayer, p. 814
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Pray with us
Sundays at 8:00 and 10:00 am
Wednesdays at 12:05 pm in the Chapel