People in need
God who gives shelter, we give thanks for opportunities to offer support and prayers for those that are struggling at this time to put a permanent roof over their heads and to shelter those they love.
Please shine a light on homelessness for the people and animals experiencing this and provide a way for homes to be found and others to help, especially governments and churches.
Please protect all living rough and give safety and security to families and young people, and those who are supporting them.
Please help us channel and inspire the hospitality that Jesus and his followers sought and encouraged in their day, and especially strengthen those already offering this ministry.
Awaken compassion in the hearts of all people to reach out with a loving hand. When we feel disheartened by this unfolding situation, please refocus our energies to keep praying and finding small ways to help so we don't feel so overwhelmed.
Usher in a wave of change for systems to be transformed and ways made for large scale transformation. Amen.
Companion animal
Creator God, we give thanks for your call to develop a Companion Animal Ministry at Holy Hermits Online.
We ask for your grace to guide us, as we build this ministry together.
Holy Spirit we ask your presence to be with us as we continue to develop resources together in this new season.
Provide us with wisdom and with compassion and with a sense of fun as we celebrate our companion animals and live this mission to outreach.
Alongside Holy Hermit St. Francis, we ask you Lord Jesus Christ, to enliven us in this ministry space.
Amen.
Lay Ministry
God of love, pour out your Holy Spirit on our lay ministry at Holy Hermits Online.
Bless those who offer their ministry gifts as cantors, readers, prayer writers, Liturgical Assistants, lay leaders, service prep team members, broadcasters, proof-readers, welcomers, tech supporters, fellowship leaders, the ministry task-groups and helpers in any way. We pray each one feels encouraged to continue serving you.
Give courage to those who hear your voice and offer their ministry gifts so that they too can serve you in the future.
Thank you for your rich blessings on our community.
In Jesus' name we pray.
Amen.
Deliverance Ministry Team
Come Holy Spirit and make the hearts of your servants, Reverend Claye and the deliverance ministry team, your dwelling place and home. May darkness be dispelled by your light, and troubles calmed by your peace.
Lord Jesus, we ask that you protect, guide and strengthen them, and all whom they encounter. Give them courage, ability, wisdom and discernment.
Surround them with sound advice and support, that they may have insight and discretion. Drawing on the Holy Spirit may they be strong in vocation and trust in you.
We pray for those in need of healing and their ongoing relationship with you, as they journey towards the fullness and freedom of eternal life. May all evil and pain be transformed through the suffering of Christ and all dying glorified by your risen life.
Amen.
Prayer for during emergence of AI
Risen Christ,
You who go before us and prepare the way,
We stand at a threshold—between what has been and what is emerging.
In this liminal space, filled with uncertainty and awe,
we bring before you our hopes, our fears, our longing for justice.
The tools of our time—Artificial Intelligence, vast data,
and the power of technology—offer both risk and possibility.
We confess our anxiety:
fear of control lost to powerful hands,
fear of the unknown,
fear that we might forget our humanity.
Yet we trust that your Spirit breathes through all creation,
inviting us not to retreat in fear,
but to step forward in faith,
to act with wisdom,
to speak with compassion,
and to co-create with you a world of equity, peace, and justice.
Help us to use our God-given gifts—unique and diverse—
in service of others,
in care for the Earth,
in pursuit of truth and love.
May we listen to the wisdom of the generations,
gather the voices of the faithful across traditions,
and seek your guidance through prayer and communion.
Holy Spirit, steady us as we discern our path.
Hold our anxiety and turn it into courage.
Remind us: there is no fear in Christ.
And send us, renewed, into the world
as agents of your grace,
for the sake of all creation.
Amen.
In times of Natural Disaster
All things look to you, O Lord, to give them their food in due season: look in mercy on your people, and hear our prayer for those whose lives and possessions have been affected by natural disaster.
We ask that all our first responders, volunteers and emergency service workers be given strength and care, rest and recuperation.
We uphold the vulnerable ones, children and animals, people living rough and in financial distress; that they be given courage and the appropriate support.
Please empower community groups and organisations as they step up. Encourage neighbours as they look out for one another. Inspire communities to support and resource animal organisations as they offer sanctuary and care for displaced animals—domestic, farm and wild.
Give courage to all who work in ongoing trauma recovery; support workers, doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, veterinarians, counselling services, chaplains, clergy and local ministers. May they be enabled to sustain good self-care practices, access resources, find strength and resilience, peace and rest.
May all who suffer survivor guilt, be compassionate towards themselves and find grace in you. Holy Spirit please gently lead their energy into prayer, loving service and gratitude, so they can experience and share peace.
We entrust the rebuilding efforts into your care Lord. May the resources needed become available, the trades people offering their skills be honest and diligent.
We hold before you Lord, local council and governments especially politicians and leaders as they represent people and places. Give them inspiration, wisdom and discernment.
In your mercy restore your creation and heal our lands, air and waterways, regenerate all that has been destroyed and inspire people to help with that new growth and restoration.
So guide and bless your people, that we may enjoy the fruits of the earth and give you thanks with grateful hearts, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Adapted from: A Prayer Book for Australia Prayers for Various Occasions—Prayer #12 p.205. At HHO Weekly Worship fellowship 7th January 2024.
