For the Glory of God

Cross
In the name of Christ, my Light, my hope and ever-present strength.
Invitatory Bead
O God, whose glory is the Cross, shine through the darkness. Be my guide along the way.
Cruciform Beads
O God, show me your light and the road that i must walk. Grant me the grace to put my trust in you.
Weeks Beads
O God, I believe you are the Christ who is with us. Heal my fear and unbelief.
End Invitatory
Show me your glory, O God. May your goodness be ever before me.
End Cross
Glory to God forever and ever. Amen.

Unity Affirmations by Charles Fillmore



Cross
I am in the presence of God and the presence of God is within me.
Invitatory Bead
Christ in you, the hope of glory.
Cruciform Beads
All things work together for good.
Weeks Beads
1-The joy of the Lord is my strength.
2-God in me is infinite wisdom, and he will direct my path.
3-I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
4-Nothing can disturb me, for Christ is my peace and my poise.
5-In quietness and confidence shall be my strength.
6-Faith is the strength of the soul inside, and I am lost without it.
7-God is my help in every need.
End Invitatory
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. Amen.
End Cross
In all my ways I acknowledge him, and he directs my path. Thanks be to God.


Isaiah 40: 28-31


Cross
I am in the presence of God and the presence of God is within me.
Invitatory Bead
God gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Cruciform Beads
They will soar on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not feel faint.
Weeks Beads
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
End Invitatory
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. Amen.
End Cross
Hope in the Lord. Your strength will be renewed. Thanks be to God.

John 15: 1-11 "I am the true vine"


Cross
I am in the presence of God and the presence of God is within me.
Invitatory Bead
I am the true vine and my father is the gardner.
Cruciform Beads
Remain in me and I will remain in you.
Weeks Beads
1-You will bear much fruit.
2-Show yourself to be my disciple.
3-Ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.
4-You will remain in me and your joy will be complete.
5-As the father has loved me, so have I loved you.
6-Love each other as I have loved you.
7-I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit.
End Invitatory
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. Amen.
End Cross
I am the true vine and you are the branches. Thanks be to God.


A prayer for Advent

Cross
Blessed are you, O Holy and Living One. You come to your people to set them free.
Invitatory Bead
The Spirit and the church cry. Amen, Come Lord Jesus. All those who await his coming pray, Amen, Come Lord Jesus. The whole creation pleads. Amen, Come Lord Jesus.
Cruciform Beads
For you O God, my soul in silence waits. For in you alone my salvation comes.
Week Beads
Even so...Lord Jesus quickly come.
End Invitatory Bead
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil.
End Cross
Blessed are you O Holy One. You come to your people to set them free. Come Lord Jesus.

A prayer for creation

Cross
In the name of the Creator who cultivates all things
Invitatory Bead
Come all you who are thirsty, come to the waters...and delight yourself in abundance.
Cruciform Beads
I am a feather on the breath of God.
Week Beads
1. Deep peace of the running wave....
2. Deep peace of the flowing air...
3. Deep peace of the quiet earth...
4. Deep peace of the shining stars..
5. Deep peace of the Son of Peace...
6. Let peace fill my soul.
7. May peace keep me whole.
End Invitatory Bead
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
End Cross
Let the whole earth sing your praise.

A prayer for the journey

Cross
In the name of the Sacred Guide who leads us on our journeys
Invitatory Bead
I stand at the crossroads and look; I ask for the ancient paths; I ask for where the good way is, so I may walk in it, and find rest for my soul.
Cruciform Beads
Always we begin again.
Week Beads
1. With blessing behind me,
2. With blessing before me,
3. With blessing to my right,
4. With blessing to my left,
5. With blessing all around me,
6. I journey into Christ.
7. My steps are blessed as I journey into God.
End Invitatory Bead
God be in my head, and in my understanding; God be in mine eyes, and in my looking; God be in my mouth, and in my speaking; God be in my heart, and in my thinking; God be at mine end, and at my departing.
End Cross
Let it be so.

Prayer for Peace

Cross
In the name of the One who holds all the world in hand.
Invitatory Bead
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.
Cruciform Beads
All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.
Week Beads
1. Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
2. Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
3. where there is injury, pardon;
4. where there is doubt, faith;
5. where there is despair, hope;
6. where there is darkness, light;
7. where there is sadness, joy.
End Invitatory Bead
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine...to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus...
End Cross
Maranatha...come Lord Jesus

Psalm 103

Cross
I am in the presence of God and the presence of God is within me.
Invitatory Bead
Lord, open my lips and my mouth shall declare your praise.
Cruciform Beads
Praise the Lord, O my soul
Week Beads
1-All my inmost being,
2-praise his holy name
3-Forget not all his benefits
4-Who crowns me with love
5-Who crowns me with compassion
6-Who forgives all my sins
7-Who satisfies my desires with good things
End Invitatory Bead
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
End Cross
Praise and thanks to you, for you are the God of all life.

Agnus Dei


The Cross
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil.
The Invitatory
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer."—Psalm 19:14
The Cruciform
Oh, Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world
have mercy upon us,
Oh, Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world
have mercy upon us,
Oh, Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world
give us Thy Peace.
The Weeks
Almighty and merciful Lord,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
bless us and keep us.
Amen.
End Invitatory
Bless the Lord O my soul. All that is within me bless his holy name.
End Cross
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil. 

Come Lord Jesus


The Cross
"Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen."—Revelation 7:12
The invitatory
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble."—Psalm 46:1
The Cruciforms
"Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless God’s Holy Name."—Psalm 103:1
The Weeks
"Come Lord Jesus, draw us to yourself."—John 12:32
End Invitatory
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. 
End Cross
I will bless the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Praying the Fruits of the Spirit

Cross
I am in the presence of God and the presence of God is within me.
Invitatory Bead
Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me.
Cruciform Beads
If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit. 
Weeks Beads
(After each bead sit in silence and ponder what God might want to say to you.)
  •   Lord, this day teach me something about love and joy.
  •   Lord, this day teach me something about peace and patience.
  •   Lord, this day teach me something about being kind.
  •    Lord, this day teach me something about being generous.
  •    Lord, this day teach me something about being faithful.
  •    Lord, this day teach me something about being gentle.
  •     Lord this day teach me how to have self control. 

End Invitatory
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial, and deliver us from evil. Amen.
End Cross
Gives thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love endures forever.
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