Presider
God has given us a spirit of power and love. With the Holy Spirit’s help, we open our hearts and pray for all who are prisoners of injustice, sickness, violence and war.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. May they build on the mustard seed of their faith as they proclaim the Good News and the teachings of Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all the ordained who have been commissioned by the laying on of hands. May they follow St Paul’s challenge and ‘fan into a flame’ the gifts of the Spirit that they have received.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
In acknowledgement of the International Day of Non-Violence this week, we pray that more people in our world commit themselves to living the Good News of peace, justice and non-violence.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we find courage in the words of St Paul and never be ashamed of witnessing to the Lord, as we know that the power of God is with us.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are ill among us and for all who take care of them.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries we remember at this time. May these people share fully in the glory of God’s promise.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Lord our God, listen to our prayers. Look at our world in its poverty and need as we cry out to you. In faith, we come to you through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.