Presider
The way of Christ is not hidden but is readily found by those who search for him. We make ourselves known through these prayers.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all Bishops of our Church. By their teaching and example may they lead people to see the wisdom embodied in the Gospel.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we continue to commemorate the end of the First World War this month, we pray that people in our world, again ravaged by war, may experience peace in their lives.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our civil and political leaders. May they exercised their stewardship with responsibility and a genuine concern for the good of all.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our community of faith …
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 we remember at this time. May they now rejoice in the presence of God’s unconditional love.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Heavenly Father, you know the deepest desires of our hearts. We entrust these prayers, and the prayers of every heart present here today, to your loving care.
Amen.