The legacy of Jesus
Prayer
Contemporary Lectionary Prayers
Based Upon Cycle C Lectionary Gospels
Gospel Theme:
The legacy of Jesus
Gospel Note:
In this portion of what John reports as ''farewell discourses,'' Jesus points beyond his impending departure from his followers to four specific aspects of his legacy to them: (1) his words, which, if kept, will guarantee the presence of God and the Christ; (2) the Holy Spirit, as a teacher and reminder of these words; (3) an unearthly peace; (4) a promise of his future coming (though whether this reference is to be taken in the apocalyptic sense is unclear).
Liturgical Color:
White
Suggested Hymns:
Dear Christians, One And All
One There Is, Above All Others
72
Easter 6
O God,
when we take an honest look at our lives, we must
admit that it is often difficult to perceive your
presence.
We know that you are near but we are often
too busy to notice.
We tend to fill up our days with pursuits which
are frequently meaningless.
We look for you in the places where we are most
comfortable and then we complain when our vision
becomes blurred.
We want to put ourselves first.
These are some of the reasons why it is often
difficult to perceive your presence.
We need your Holy Spirit to guide us.
We invite you to make your home in our hearts,
for without you we will never feel secure.
We need you to teach us how to keep your Word,
for without your Word we are adrift
in the sea of life.
Grant us the humility to put you first, then we
will be able to perceive your presence everywhere!
Amen.
73
The legacy of Jesus
Gospel Note:
In this portion of what John reports as ''farewell discourses,'' Jesus points beyond his impending departure from his followers to four specific aspects of his legacy to them: (1) his words, which, if kept, will guarantee the presence of God and the Christ; (2) the Holy Spirit, as a teacher and reminder of these words; (3) an unearthly peace; (4) a promise of his future coming (though whether this reference is to be taken in the apocalyptic sense is unclear).
Liturgical Color:
White
Suggested Hymns:
Dear Christians, One And All
One There Is, Above All Others
72
Easter 6
O God,
when we take an honest look at our lives, we must
admit that it is often difficult to perceive your
presence.
We know that you are near but we are often
too busy to notice.
We tend to fill up our days with pursuits which
are frequently meaningless.
We look for you in the places where we are most
comfortable and then we complain when our vision
becomes blurred.
We want to put ourselves first.
These are some of the reasons why it is often
difficult to perceive your presence.
We need your Holy Spirit to guide us.
We invite you to make your home in our hearts,
for without you we will never feel secure.
We need you to teach us how to keep your Word,
for without your Word we are adrift
in the sea of life.
Grant us the humility to put you first, then we
will be able to perceive your presence everywhere!
Amen.
73
