Author: Lola Adeleke

St Thomas Becket, Martyr: Today we commemorate another martyr. We give thanks for Thomas’s gift of faith. Please pray today for those who are victims of aggression. Please also pray for The Episcopal Church.

The Holy Innocents: This sombre commemoration of the death of the young is a sharp counterpoint to the celebration of new birth. Please pray today for those who are victims of aggression. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kushtia – The Church of Bangladesh.

St John, Apostle and Evangelist: ‘The Word was made Flesh and Dwelt Among Us’. With these words John acclaims, the Incarnation of God and Man. Today, we are thankful for John’s gift and for all evangelists in the Church. Pray for Christians in other denominations and the work of the ecumenical movement. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kurunegala – The Church of Ceylon (Extra Provincial).

St Stephen, Deacon, First Martyr: Today we recall the first Christian martyr. Someone will lose their life today because they proclaim Christ. In the midst of celebrations, take a moment today to reflect upon this and pray for those who do not count the cost in being a sacrificial offering. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kumi – The Church of the Province of Uganda.

The greatest birth in history is celebrated today. We pray for all Christians across the world with whom we have links as the Saviour of the world is acclaimed. O Come Let Us Adore Him! Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem and the People of Bethlehem. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kumasi – The Church of the Province of West Africa.

As we prepare for the celebration of Jesus’ birth, we pray for ourselves that we might invite Him to be born again in us as we grow as disciples. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kuching – Church of the Province of South East Asia.

We pray for We pray for those who work in hospitality around our diocese at this busy time of year. Please also pray for The Diocese of Kubwa – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion).

We pray for On the fourth Advent Sunday, we pray: Lord Jesus Christ, light of the world, we welcome you. Shine on us and help us to reflect your light. Amen. Please also pray for The Church of the Province of Uganda.

We pray for those who work in retail around our diocese at this busy time of year. Please also pray for The Diocese of Krishna-Godavari – The Church of South India (United).

We pray for Brinsley, St James the Great; Underwood, St Michael & All Angels. Please also pray for The Diocese of Western Kowloon – Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui.