Let us pray for those who work for peace by letting God shine in their lives. (pause) God of peace and justice, help us to listen to Jesus and bring his light to the world. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. LET’S PRAY FRIDAY Week 1 Lent 14 March 2025 Peter and the other two disciples had been sound asleep. All at once they woke up and saw how glorious Jesus was. Then a shadow from a cloud passed over them, and they were frightened as the cloud covered them. From the cloud a voice spoke, "This is my chosen Son. Listen to what he says!" The Gospel of the Lord. LET’S LISTEN A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (9:28-32, 34-35) Jesus took Peter, John, and James with him and went up on a mountain to pray. While he was praying, his face changed, and his clothes became shining white. While he was praying, his face changed, and his clothes became shining white. Suddenly Moses and Elijah were there speaking with him. They appeared in heavenly glory and talked about all that Jesus' death in Jerusalem would mean. LET’S RESPOND Walking by the light of Christ, let us pray that Christ will dispel the darkness of this world. For those who struggle to hear Jesus’ voice: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For the courage to do what Jesus asks of us: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer . For people who cannot find restful sleep: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For those who mourn the death of a loved one: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. LET’S GO FORTH May the love of God guide our minds. Amen. May God bless us in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. For the prayers in our hearts today: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. 35
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