Presider
Through the gift of the Spirit, God has breathed into us new life and hope. May our prayers be a sign of that new life for others.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all the bishops and priests of our Church. May the Holy Spirit inspire them to speak in a way that reaches the hearts of their people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the world’s leaders at all levels. May they be filled with the spirit of goodwill and become a true united witness that gives hope to all people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who have turned away from the Church. May they be encouraged by the example of faithful followers to once again walk in Jesus’ footsteps and feel the peace he has promised us all.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our own faith community. May we each recognise the gifts of the Holy Spirit that we have received, and may we use them for the betterment of ourselves and others.
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 those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be raised in the Spirit of Jesus to share eternal life with him.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Father of all, hear our prayers as we ask for peace, justice and healing in our world and in our Church. We make our prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen.