Our Mother, who is in heaven and within us, we call upon your names. Your wisdom come. Your will be done, in all the spaces in which you dwell. Give us each day sustenance and perseverance. Remind us of our limits as we give grace to the limits of others. Separate us from the temptation […]
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Nazarene Transliteration of the Jesus Prayer
Our creator, from whom the breath of life comes, who fills all realms of sound, light and vibration, may your light be experienced in our core. Your heavenly domain approaches. Let your will come true – in the universe (all that vibrates) just as on earth (all that is material and dense). Give us wisdom […]
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Family Prayers — Simon Cross, UK
Family prayers express the spiritual identity of those that say them. Some groups develop their own prayers; many use a version of the classic prayer that Jesus taught, ‘The Lord’s Prayer,’ for this. Some alternative prayers are provided that might be adopted (or adapted) for this purpose. You may prefer to use a prayer which […]
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Lord’s Prayer in Lámnsò — Cameroon
Tàr wor wo wu dzeén e yuv, Yiì, ji wíri wáa ghvǝm yír yé, E kinyo ké ke vifon ki waàwiy, E wir ve nsay fèn e wáa yu ntirsé, Mo wir ve á dzeén e yuv, Fò ver vifá ve yi ve vi gheen ver len, Mà’ay ajay vér vinyo, Mo vèr mà’ay vé […]
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Help us — Mary Carpenter, UK
Echos of the Jesus Prayer Loving God, we know that you forgive us our trespasses as we must forgive those who trespass against us. And yet how hard we find it to follow your loving example in our day to day lives. Help us to resist the temptations of revenge and retribution and turn instead […]
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Responsive Lord’s Prayer — David Pickering, UK
Our Father [Creator], who art in heaven … You are also at home in the air, soil, forests and oceans, Hallowed be your name … By the care we take of your creation, Your kingdom [realm] come … All that you see is good, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven […]
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Our Father, Our Mother: Parallel versions — Orchard Ridge, Wisconsin USA
Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ in Madison, Wisconsin USA, provides a comprehensive selection of modern versions of the Lord’s Prayer, the Prayer of Jesus. Orchard Ridge describes itself as “spiritually alive, joyfully inclusive, committed to justice.” Our Father, Our Mother: Parallel versions Ready-to-print copies: Our Father – Our Mother PDF Our Father – […]
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Experimenting with the Jesus Prayer — Ana Gobledale, UK
My family and I have experimented with the Jesus Prayer, the Lord’s Prayer. By removing gender-orientation and limiting phrases and inserting words that ring with meaning and truth for today, this prayer has remained a pillar of my faith practice. In the 1980’s saying nightly prayers with my children, we replaced “Our Father” with “Almighty God.” Today, with […]
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Earth-maker: A contemporary ‘Lord’s Prayer’ – Jim Cotter, UK
Eternal Spirit, Earth-maker, Pain Bearer, Life-Giver, Source of all that is and that shall be. Father and Mother of us all, Loving God, in whom is heaven: The hallowing of your name echo through the universe! The way of your justice be followed by the peoples of the world! Your heavenly will be done by […]
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Falling into temptation, the Lord’s Prayer anew
Ever felt uncomfortable praying ‘Lead us not into temptation’? Ever wondered why God would need to be asked to refrain from leading us toward that which tempts us? The French Catholic Church (Bishops, March 2018) has altered their translation of this troubling petition to read: ‘Ne nous laisse pas entrer en tentation.’ In English: ‘Do not […]
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Lord’s Prayer version — Steve Garnaas-Holmes, USA
Our Mother, our Father, Source of our being, whose presence is heaven, all Creation sings of you, “Holy!” May your Realm unfold among us, your desire be fulfilled, this world blossoming out of your delight. Give us the breath of life, one breath at a time. Accept our brokenness; give us acceptance of others who […]
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Disciples Prayer — Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson, USA
ready-to-print copies: PDF Disciples Prayer by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson WORD Disciples Prayer by Thandiwe Dale-Ferguson Holy One whose name we honour and praise, When we laugh, you laugh with us. When we weep, your tears wash over the earth. You know the joys and sorrows of our hearts, Our efforts for change and our resistance to […]
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Root and Sap, a version of the Lord’s Prayer — Stephen Best, UK
Ready-to-print copies: WORD Lord’s Prayer – Stephen Best, UK PDF Lord’s Prayer – Stephen Best Great Love — the root and sap of our evolving fullness, Nudge us forward in our creative potential So we may flourish for the common good. In each mindful moment, help us recognise that We free ourselves from the ghosts […]
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The Lord’s Prayer — interpreted by Sam Alexander, UK
Ready-to-print copies: PDF The Lord’s Prayer – Sam Alexander WORD The Lord’s Prayer, Sam Alexander Those things that are good and right and true: I acknowledge them with honour and love; These things are come, These things are done, This Earth is a living Heaven. I am provided for with abundance, I am wealthy […]
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