A Litany for "All Saints Day"

The Litany of Intercession

In the power of the Spirit and in union with Christ, let us pray to the Father saying,

O Lord, hear our prayer.

O Lord, govern and direct your holy Church; fill it with love and truth;

and grant it that unity which is your will.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Give us boldness to preach the gospel in all the world,

and to make disciples of all the nations.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Enlighten [N.], our bishop(s), and all your ministers with knowledge and understanding, that by their teaching and their lives they may proclaim your word.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Give your people grace to hear and receive your word,

and to bring forth the fruit of the Spirit.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Bring into the way of truth all who have erred and are deceived.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Strengthen those who stand, comfort and help the faint-hearted;

raise up the fallen; and finally beat down Satan under our feet.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Guide the leaders of the nations into the ways of peace and justice.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Guard and strengthen your servant [N.] our President,

that he may put his trust in you, and seek your honor and glory.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Endue the Congress and the High Court with wisdom and understanding.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Bless all those who administer the law, that they may uphold justice,

honesty and truth.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Give us the will to use the fruits of the earth to your glory,

and for the good of all creation.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Bless and keep all your people.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Help and comfort the lonely, the bereaved [N.], and the oppressed.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Keep in safety those who travel [N.], and all who are in danger.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Heal the sick in body and mind [N.],

and provide for the homeless, the hungry, and the destitute.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Show your pity on prisoners and refugees, and all who are in trouble.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Forgive our enemies, persecutors and slanderers, and turn their hearts.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Hear us as we remember those who have died in the faith of Christ [N.];

and according to your promises, grant us a place in your eternal kingdom with them.

O Lord, hear our prayer.

Rejoicing in the fellowship of the holy Patriarchs, Prophets,

Apostles, Martyrs, The Blessed Virgin Mary, [N.] and all the saints,

we commend ourselves and the whole creation to your unfailing love.

Amen.