Prayers of the People, Transfiguration Sunday, Year A

God of Mercy and Compassion,
we lift before you
those who long for justice and equity,
those who are actively waiting
for the promise of your kin-dom 
to be realized 
for all your children
everywhere. 
Mighty King, lover of justice, 
teach us how to name the injustices around us,
to stand for what is right,
and to bring healing
to those who have been hurt
by abuse of power
and by greed.

Redeemer, Savior, Hope of the World,
hear the cries of your children,
suffering from grief
and sorrow,
from exile and war,
from division and exclusion,
from terror and turmoil.
Pillar of Cloud, light the way 
in the darkness;
provide shelter
in the storm,
and presence in pain.

Holy Spirit, 
move among your people, 
avenging our wrongdoings
in the name of righteousness,
and guide us to civility and kindness,
to compassionate collaboration,
and to attitudes of worship
that all we do may bring glory
to your name.