Presider
St Paul tells us that as baptised members of Christ’s Body, the Church, we have been ‘sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be holy’. Having been graced by this gift of faith, let us bring our prayers to our God of love.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops as leaders of our Church. May they continue to be graced by the spirit of Jesus to lead us all in wisdom and humanity.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who have been baptised into Christ’s Body, the Church. May we always accept Jesus’ invitation to follow him.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray that, refreshed by the holiday season, we will return to our regular routine with a renewed commitment to exercising our talents for our own good and the benefit of others.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray with renewed faith for our worshipping community. May we continue to celebrate the Eucharist with reverence and love, proclaiming the death of our Lord for our salvation.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray that Jesus will strengthen all our sick relatives and friends and those suffering alone.
We remember those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May the God of mercy fulfil the promises of baptism by welcoming them into eternal life.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Almighty God, let the prayers of your people be heard so that all people will glorify your holy name, which comes to us through Jesus, our Lord.
Amen.