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Rejoicing in Christ’s exaltation into glory, let us ask our Mediator with God to pour forth the promised Spirit.
Our prayer response on this festival day is, Renew us with the Spirit
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Christ Jesus, we celebrate your victory over sin and death. May the power of the Spirit safeguard our lives in your grace and peace. As we rejoice in your ascension, we pray: Renew us with the Spirit
Beloved of God, you have ascended into the heavenly temple. Fill us with the riches of your Spirit that we may offer you fitting praise. As we rejoice in your ascension, we pray: Renew us with the Spirit
Compassionate Saviour, you have left your church a legacy of love. Empower us through the Paraclete to carry on your mission of mercy to all peoples. As we rejoice in your ascension, we pray: Renew us with the Spirit
Word of Life, you have been given full authority over the new creation. Re-create us in your own Spirit that we may hasten the reign of enduring peace. As we rejoice in your ascension, we pray: Renew us with the Spirit
Glorified Lord, we present our personal prayers and intentions in a moment of silence….[pause]…… As we rejoice in your ascension, we pray: Renew us with the Spirit
We ask Our Blessed Lady’s help as we pray: Hail Mary…..
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God of glory and Abba of Jesus, you have raised up Christ to be our advocate with you. May the prayer of your Beloved on our behalf bring the Spirit to rest upon us. Receive our prayers through Christ, our Lord. Amen