Presider
Our God is a God of mission, and he invites us to reach out to those in need. As our response, we bring before God our prayers of intercession.
Reader
We pray for Pope Francis and all church leaders. May the Holy Spirit guide them in proclaiming the Good News of God’s kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the civil leaders of the world, especially in areas that are experiencing great tension and struggle. May they be blessed in their efforts to achieve reconciliation and peace.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who proclaim God’s word through both words and actions. May they be strengthened by the words of Isaiah when he answered God’s call—‘Here I am, send me.’
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all the volunteers in our parish, schools and broader community. May their humble and faithful responses to the needs of others lead them to the reward of Jesus’ words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant.’
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for strength and peace for all who are sick and all who care for them.
We pray for those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be raised with Christ to eternal life.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
God of love, stretch out your hand in mercy to all who have placed their trust in your Word, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.