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PRAY NOW: TODAY'S PRAYER
Alienating - Crowded
The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting 'Hosanna
to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!'
Prayer
Right in the midst, making a way where no way appeared -
Jesus, you came into the crowded street.
To euphoric cheers and excited waves,
You rode into town and the crowd went wild!
God, we know that you are community,
And there is something in us that seeks togetherness:
Harmony in music, chanting in numbers,
Clapping, waving, surging - one body, one movement.
But God we remember today,
those who feel lonely even in the busiest street,
those who have stopped listening in the noisiest party,
those who can't cope with surround sound
who feel claustrophobic with people all around.
God of the festival -
May your energy move us to shout and sing,
Dance and stretch
But far from the crowd in our own space
May we know our own minds
And know that you, still, are God.
Readings
Matthew 21:1-11 Palm Sunday
Matthew 26:36-46 Gethsemane
Prayer activity
Imagine being in the Palm Sunday crowd. What sounds do you hear, what colours
and sights do you see, how are you physically moved, how do you feel? Now
move to Gethsemane - now what sounds, what sights, what feelings do you have?
Share these places and experiences with God.
Prayer for the Church
The Church as it takes shape in areas where there are special difficulties - social,
economic or health-related
especially the Mission and Discipleship Council in its work in mission and evangelism,
worship, doctrine, education and nurture.
Blessing
Just as I am, though tossed about
With many a conflict, many a doubt,
Fightings and fears within, without,
O Lamb of God, I come.
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