To: Bruce A. Brotnov who wrote (3771 ) 9/12/2001 9:20:24 AM From: kendall harmon Respond to of 9722 Daring to pray, a service from the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago Liturgical Resources used at the Cathedral of St. James on September 11, 2001 Collect of the Day O God, we call out to you in our fear, our rage and our confusion as cities burn and the innocent suffer and die. Hold us fast more and more in your love. Increase in us the mind and spirit of Christ, so that through us as your disciples, evil can be confronted by good, violence met with care, hatred overwhelmed with love; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen. The First Reading Jeremiah 31:15-17 The Psalm Psalms 23 The Holy Gospel John 11:21-27 Prayers of the People DeaconSurely Christ has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows. Therefore we turn to God in prayer during this time of national crisis, saying, O Christ hear us. God of the nations and all peoples, we cry to you for consolation. Assembly O Christ hear us. Deacon God of all power, we come to you in fear. Assembly O Christ hear us. Deacon Unshakable God, as our cities tremble with destruction, we call out to you in grief and anxiety. Assembly O Christ hear us. Deacon All seeing God, keep watch over the wounded and those who minister to them. Assembly O Christ hear us. Deacon Creative God, send your Holy Spirit to soothe the suffering and comfort the afflicted. Assembly O Christ hear us. Deacon Ever-Present God, help us to feel your nearness in the midst of this ominous day. Assembly O Christ hear us. Deacon Welcoming God, bless the dying and receive them into the arms of your mercy. Assembly O Christ hear us. Deacon God of blessing, support our national leaders and all who hold authority in the nations of the world. Assembly O Christ hear us. Deacon God of forgiveness, keep us from being captured by rage and remind us to pray for those who hurt us. Assembly O Christ hear us. Deacon Finally, O God of truth, work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth and to unite us in harmony around your heavenly throne. Assembly O Christ hear us. Bishop O God, the Father of all, whose Son commanded us to love our enemies: Lead them and us from prejudice to truth; deliver them and us from hatred, cruelty, and revenge; and in your good time enable us all to stand reconciled before you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.