Let us pray that God will live in hearts that are true. (pause) O God, Shape us by your love and grace that our hearts will receive you in joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. WE GO OUT A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (18:36-37) Jesus said to Pilate, “My kingdom doesn’t belong to this world. If it did, my followers would have fought to keep me from being handed over to you. No, my kingdom does not belong to this world.” “So you are a king,” Pilate replied. “You are saying that I am a king,” Jesus told him. “I was born into this world to tell about the truth. And everyone who belongs to the truth knows my voice.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD WE RESPOND May God bless us and protect us and bring us to eternal life. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. WE GATHER Trusting that our God is near, let us pray for the needs of the world. For those who work for justice in the world: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For wisdom to hear and accept God’s truth: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For a sense of calm throughout the day: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For hearts bowed in reverence to Jesus our King: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For the prayers in our hearts today: (pause while students pray silently) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. THURSDAY Week 27 Ordinary Time 9 October 2025 182
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