Presider
We come before the throne of the living God, and before Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant. We pray for justice, peace and mercy throughout the world.
Reader
We pray for Pope Francis and all Church leaders. May their lives and teachings give witness to a God who is merciful and just towards all people
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our political, civil and business leaders. May the Gospel standard of humility be a challenge to those who claim to serve their people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all fathers today. May the Holy Spirit give them the wisdom to rightly carry out the responsibility of fatherhood and may they be blessed in their children.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. Strengthened and inspired by the Eucharist we share, may we give witness to the Good News of Jesus in our daily lives.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our sick relatives and friends and those who care for them.
We remember those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rejoice in the blessings of God’s kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
God, in your goodness, listen to our prayers. May all who seek you find a welcome at the banquet table of life. We offer our prayers in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.