Intercession for Those Infected and Affected by HIV/AIDS

Leader:                       O God our Father, creator of heaven and earth

Congregation:            Have mercy upon us.

Leader:                       O God the Son, redeemer of the world

Congregation:            Have mercy upon us.

Leader:                       O Holy Spirit of God, advocate, guide and comforter

Congregation:            Have mercy upon us.

Leader:                       O holy, blessed, and glorious Trinity

Three Persons in one God

Congregation:            Have mercy upon us.

Leader:                       Father God, hear us as we pray for those who are infected by AIDS,

those who are in danger of death.

Give them the comfort of your presence, Let them seek your face,

and draw strength from You, the source of life

Congregation:            Have mercy, hear our prayer.

Leader:                       Lord Jesus, hear us as we pray for those who have just heard

that they are infected by the HIV virus, but who are not yet ill.

Remind them that they still have a life to live:

Let them find in You the Life, the Way and the Truth.

Congregation:            Jesus, Lord of life, hear our prayer

Leader:                       Holy Spirit of God, hear us as we pray for those

who nurse people infected by AIDS –

Give them the assurance of the Father's presence and the love of Jesus.

Give them your comfort, give them your peace.

Congregation:            Spirit of holiness, hear our prayer.

Leader:                       Father, we pray that we all would hear your call in these events,

a call to repentance and a call to help.

We pray that people would repent from immorality and

fashion their lives upon the guidelines from your Word;

Help us so that we may live responsible lives,

not only thinking of ourselves - but also of the others around us.

We pray for those scientists and doctors who are engaged in

research in order to find a cure for AIDS.

We pray for your church –

Guide us, so that we can comfort those who need

comfort with your comfort.

Fill our hearts with your compassion, so that those infected

by AIDS would not doubt that they will be helped by the church;

Guide us, so that we will know how to help those who need help.

We ask this is because of your great mercy given to us.

Congregation:            Lord of mercy, hear our prayer. Amen

From Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and throughout the year 2007.