WE RESPOND A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (13:4-9) During the meal Jesus got up, removed his outer garment, and wrapped a towel around his waist. He put some water into a large bowl. Then he began washing his disciples' feet and drying them with the towel he was wearing. But when he came to Simon Peter, this disciple asked, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus answered, “You don't really know what I am doing, but later you will understand.” “You will never wash my feet!” Peter replied. “If I don't wash you,” Jesus told him, “you don't really belong to me.” Peter said, “Lord, don't wash just my feet. Wash my hands and my head.” The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. HOLY WEEK 15 APRIL 2025 WE GO FORTH 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. Gathered in the love of God, let us pray that the light of Christ will fill our world. For courage to stand up for what is right: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For enthusiasm to tell others about Jesus: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For an increase in our faith in Jesus: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For those who will be baptised this Easter: (pause) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. For the prayers in our hearts today: (pause while students offer their prayers) We pray as one. Gracious God, hear our prayer. TUESDAY WE LISTEN WE GATHER In the coming days, the final days of Lent, we immerse ourselves in the Easter story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Let us pray that it will change us and bring us the new life of Christ. (pause) By the holy Cross of Christ, save us and raise us up, O God, forgive our sins and lead us to eternal life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 57
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