Presider
The Lord is faithful and will guard us from the evil one. We ask God to receive our prayers and to answer them in justice and mercy.
Reader
We pray for Pope Francis, all bishops and priests of our Church who proclaim the Gospel of life. May their positive affirmation of the dignity of each person give us confidence that we are all welcome in God’s house.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray in support of all people who are undergoing persecution or rejection because of their faith. May they be strengthened in their resolve to stand firm in their beliefs, comforted by the words given to them by Jesus.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We remember the women and men who have given their lives for our freedom. We pray for members of our armed forces that their efforts at this time will contribute to world peace.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we all grow in appreciation of the hope of eternal life and of life to the full, as Jesus promised.
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 they be brought to the fullness of life with Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
We are confident, God of mercy, that you will continue to encourage our hearts and strengthen them through grace. Hear our prayers, we pray, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.