Our Sacred Roots: The Priesthood of All Believers

T he L owliness of C hrist

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Daily Devotional Guide Preparing Our Hearts

Invocation: Our Prayer of Acclamation Great Father, who demonstrates his heart for the lost who return home in the parable of the prodigal Father, show your gracious pardon and welcome to us who have returned humbly and with contriteness to you. Make us like yourself, to be both gracious and forgiving to all who return to you, regardless of where they have been or what they have done. In Jesus’s name, amen. Call toWorship Blessed are you, O God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. And blessed is your Kingdom, both now and forever, amen. Praising Our God Te Deum Laudamus You are God: we praise you; you are the Lord; we acclaim you; you are the eternal Father: All creation worships you. To you all angels, all the powers of heaven, Cherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. The glorious company of apostles praise you. The noble fellowship of prophets praise you. The white-robed army of martyrs praise you. Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you; Father, of majesty unbounded, your true and only Son, worthy of all worship, and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide.