Presider
We come to our loving God in all humility, secure in the knowledge that our prayers will be heard.
Reader
We pray for Pope Francis and all the bishops of our Church. May their teaching and leadership show the world the way to peace and reconciliation.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the leaders of the world—that they will hear the cries of the poor.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who advocate and act for justice. May their work reveal those who depend on us to transform the Lord’s teaching into action.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our whole community of faith. May we pray daily, humbly and sincerely as Jesus taught us.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are ill and for all who care for them.
We pray for family members, friends and parishioners who have died recently. We also remember those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they receive the rewards of their prayers and faithful service.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Compassionate God, we humbly ask for your mercy and that you hear our prayers. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.