Contemplate the Face of Christ

The official prayers of the Church are both efficacious and educational.
Here are the Petitions from Morning Prayer on the first Thursday after Pentecost:

It is the Father’s will that men should see him in the face of his beloved Son. Let us honour him as we say:
– Hallowed be your name.

Christ greeted us with good news:
    may the world hear it through us, and find hope.
– Hallowed be your name.

We praise and thank you, Lord of heaven and earth;
    you are the hope and joy of men in every age.
– Hallowed be your name.

May Christ’s coming transform the Church;
    and renew its youth and vigour in the service of men.
– Hallowed be your name.

We pray for Christians who suffer for their belief: sustain them in their hope.
– Hallowed be your name.