Song written by St Patrick
Collect
God of all the peoples of the earth,
you sent your servant Patrick
to be the apostle of the Irish people
and to bring them the light of your gospel;
grant that we may walk faithfully in that light
and show your glory to all the world;
through Jesus Christ our Redeemer.
Amen.
Prayer
Our Father,
save us from the time of trial,
and deliver us from evil.
God of opportunity and change,
praise to you for giving us life at this critical time.
As our horizons extend, keep us loyal to our past;
as our dangers increase, help us to prepare the future;
keep us trusting and hopeful,
ready to recognise your kingdom as it comes.
Amen.