Daily prayers

ST STEPHEN'S DAY (Deacon, 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. We also pray for The Diocese of Blackburn (The Church of England).

CHRISTMAS DAY 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. We also pray for The Diocese of Birmingham (The Church of England).

CHRISTMAS EVE 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. We also pray for The Episcopal Church in the Philippines.

Today we pray for all those attending Christmas services, especially for those who don’t usually attend church. We also pray for The Diocese of Biharamulo (The Anglican Church of Tanzania).

Today we pray for those who work in hospitality around our diocese at this busy time of year. We also pray for The Diocese of Bida (The Church of Nigeria).

Today we pray for those who are lonely and isolated over the Christmas period. We also pray for The Diocese of Bhopal (The Church of North India).

Today we pray for those who work in retail around our diocese at this busy time of year. We also pray for The Diocese of Bethlehem (The Episcopal Church).

Today we pray for Brinsley, St James the Great; Underwood, St Michael & All Angels. We also pray for The Diocese of Bermuda.

Today we pray for Kirkby-in-Ashfield, St Wilfrid. We also pray for The Diocese of Bentiu (Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan).

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT On the third Advent Sunday, we pray: Lord Jesus, light of the world, John told the people to prepare for you were very near. As Christmas grows closer day by day, help us to be ready to welcome you now. Amen. We also pray for The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea.