Presider
Through grace, we are given the capacity to live trustworthy lives. We lift up our hearts in prayer that in your mercy, you will listen to the needs of your people.
Reader
We pray for Pope Francis and all religious leaders who proclaim the Gospel. May they inspire people to seek the true Gospel values of truth and justice.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all leaders of government. May they cooperate to overcome conflicting values and exercise their power for the betterment of all people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
In acknowledgement of the feast of St Vincent de Paul this week, we pray with gratitude for those people who give of their time and talent reaching out to the needy in our society.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community as we share the Eucharist. May we be more devoted to God than to money so that we can bring the riches of love and mercy to our society.
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 those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May God welcome them into the eternal kingdom and give them the reward of their faithful service.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Receive our prayers of petition, merciful God, so that all people may live their lives in peace and tranquillity. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.