Intercessions for 15 February 2026

Sunday 15 February 2026

Weekly Intercessions

Let us pray...

"Welcome to our community's service today."

Opening Call

Holy God your Son Jesus was wonderfully transfigured in front of his disciples high upon the holy mountain, and at that time he asked them to keep it a secret. Help us, not to keep the secret but to proclaim it to all that Jesus Christ is Lord. Give us strength to live the Gospel and to carry our cross in order that the world to come to know him in the same, personal way as we do.

Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

For the Church

Gracious God we pray for all the members of the Church in their vocation and ministry that they may serve you in truth and love. We especially for our Readers and Clergy with PTO called to serve the Church and to work together with Clergy here in Australia. We also pray for all the events which are planned for this coming Lent and Easter.

Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

World

Creator God, you gave us a beautiful world to live in and to care for. We know that in many areas our Stewardship has not met your expectations yet, through the victory of Jesus Christ, we know also that you can transfigure and restore all things in creation. We pray earnestly, for a change of heart and attitude, an awakening to a better way of living, and the courage to reject wrong principles and decisions throughout the world.

Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

Hurting

Father God, forgive us when we waste our lives by being too busy to enjoy your creation. Teach us how to make spaces in the day to do the things we most enjoy. Just as you rested from your work, help us to practise the discipline of recreation.

Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

Departed

Loving God, we pray for all who lie stricken with illness, grief or despair. Bring healing to every broken life, relief to all who are in pain, hope to the dying and strength to all who care for them.

Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

Reflecting on: Sunday Sermon: How the Story Ends, Last Sunday after the Epiphany (A) – February 15, 2026 - February 15, 2026

As we reflect on the story of the Transfiguration, may we be inspired to see the divine in our everyday lives. Let us carry the light of Christ into the world, sharing his love and grace with all we meet. May our hearts be open to transformation, just as the disciples witnessed on the holy mountain.

Merciful father: accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.

May we carry the spirit of transformation into our Australian communities.