Presider
Loving Father, as we gather before you today, in confidence we turn to you in prayer.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and the bishops and priests of our church. May they lead their people to give public witness and public proclamation of the gospel.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for world leaders. May they have the courage to use the authority given to them for the good of their people, especially the less fortunate ones.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those people suffering all over the world. May a light of hope begin to shine for them in their darkness.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we be true disciples of Christ and not be afraid but trust in God’s providence.
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 who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be welcomed by God to the joys of their heavenly home.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Gracious God, filled with the knowledge that you listen to our prayer, we open our hearts to you in Jesus’ name.
Amen.