Here’s a unison prayer of confession inspired by
Luke 16: 19-31. It was written by Thom
Shuman, and posted on Lectionary
Liturgies.
Unison
Prayer of Confession
We
need to confess, God of Abraham and Lazarus, how often we are not content with
the simple gifts and lives you offer. Tempted by everything, we can
become insensitive to those who have nothing. Encouraged by the world to
accumulate more, we may miss the chance to gather your goodness and
godliness. Chasing after all which has no value, we may not have the
energy to pursue the faith, the love, the gentleness you have for us.
Forgive us, God of Reversals. You have sent the One who speaks the words we need to listen to in order to have life. Help us to remember how you have redeemed us, and in remembering, may we make that good confession that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, now and forever.
Forgive us, God of Reversals. You have sent the One who speaks the words we need to listen to in order to have life. Help us to remember how you have redeemed us, and in remembering, may we make that good confession that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, now and forever.
Silence is observed
Assurance of Pardon
This is the good news that comes from God:
I
will hear your prayers,
I
will answer with hope and peace,
I
will deliver you from your sins.
God has covered us with grace;
God has covered us with grace;
under
God's hope we will find shelter.
Thanks
be to God. Amen.
~ written by Thom Shuman,
and posted on Lectionary Liturgies. http://lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.ca/2010/09/25th-sunday-in-ordinary-timeproper-20-c.html
