Here’s
a prayer inspired by Matthew 5:1-12, the suggested gospel reading for Epiphany
4 and All Saints Day, Year A. It comes from the PCUSA website.
All Saints Day Prayer
(inspired by Matthew
5:1-12)
Blessed
are you, O God,
for
you are holy, gracious, and good,
the
hope of all the faithful.
Empower
the meek
and
encourage the poor.
Comfort
those who mourn
and
fill humble hearts with gladness.
Give
food to the hungry,
drink
to the thirsty,
peace
to the peacemakers,
mercy
to the merciful,
and
honor to the despised.
Sustain
your saints in ministry,
until
at last they see their reward:
the
joy of eternal life with you;
through
Jesus Christ our Lord.
~
from the PCUSA website. https://www.pcusa.org/site_media/media/uploads/theologyandworship/pdfs/prayers_for_all_saints_day.pdf
