The St Andrew Cantata
Happy Feast of St Andrew
God of Love, your Son Jesus called Andrew to ‘come follow me.’ From successful fisherman, he became a faithful disciple bringing the good news to all he met. We honour Andrew for the witness of his life, and are pleased to call him our national patron. Today, with Andrew, we come before you in prayer:
Lord, hear us.
We pray for our City.
May we be inspired by Andrew who left everything to follow Jesus, to let Glasgow flourish by the preaching of Jesus’ word and the praising of Jesus’ name.
As we celebrate his feastday we ask that we may grow in the spirit of generous hospitality to all who come among us.
Lord, hear us.
We ask for God’s blessing on all our civic and religious leaders, that they might guide us in reconciling and respecting all, in labouring for justice and peace and in attending to the needs of all your children. We pray for Pope Francis on his visit to Cyprus and Greece.
Lord, hear us
We pray for our world. May Scottish people everywhere contribute to the common good of the people in whatever nation they find themselves making their new home. May all peoples live in peace and harmony recognising each other as children of the same Father.
Lord, hear us
We pray for the well being of all creation with a particular care for the poor and vulnerable.
Lord, hear us
We pray for our deceased relatives, friends and fellow parishioners, and for those who are mourning.
Lord, hear us
May the souls. . . . . . . .
Graphic (c) Netta Ewing. Cantata recorded by St Rose of Lima Primary School, directed by Maeia Shields.
