Presider
Loving God, we come to you in all humility, secure in the knowledge that our prayers will be heard.
Reader
We pray for Pope Francis and all bishops of our Church. May their teaching and leadership show the world the way to peace and reconciliation.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the leaders of the world, that they will hear the cries of the poor.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who speak out and act for justice. May their witness alert us to those who depend on us to put the Lord’s teaching into action.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all of us in this community of faith. May we pray daily as Jesus taught us, humbly and sincerely.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick and for those who care for them. We pray for family members, friends and parishioners who have died recently. We remember also those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they receive the rewards of their prayers and faithful service.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Compassionate God, we humbly ask for your mercy upon us and that you hear our prayers. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.