Presider:
Christ is our cornerstone. Confident in his presence, we turn to him with the prayers of our heart.
Reader:
We pray for Pope Leo and all the bishops and priests of our Church. May they be filled with zeal for the house of the Lord.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for world leaders, and those in our country, that they may be given the gift of wisdom as they exercise their responsibilities for the common good.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our own faith community. May we have renewed zeal to build our lives on the rock of Jesus Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick of our parish and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be welcomed into the house of the Lord forever.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider:
Lord our God, we offer these prayers to you this day and ask for a fresh outpouring of grace and zeal. May our lives overflow with faith, reverence and prayer as we serve in your house.
Through Christ our Lord.