Presider
The power of God was manifest in all that Jesus said and did. Through the Spirit of Jesus, we open our hearts in prayer
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders as they reach out for the needy of the world. May their call be answered with heartfelt generosity.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for justice in our society. May our leaders follow the example set by Jesus of care and concern for all people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray that we, like Lazarus, Mary and Martha, will live in the knowledge that Jesus is the resurrection and the life.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community during this Lenten season. May we persevere in our prayer, fasting and almsgiving until we are able to welcome with joy the coming Easter season.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick of our parish and for all those who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May God welcome them into the eternal kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
God of righteousness, hear our prayers, for we believe that with you is redemption through Jesus Christ, our Resurrection and our Life.
Amen.