Presider
God has reconciled us through Jesus Christ. We implore God today to show mercy, healing and forgiveness to all who are in need.
Reader
We pray for Pope Francis and all Church leaders. May they show the way of a Church that is a welcoming community, and may they teach us how to forgive and be forgiven.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for families who are experiencing discord and animosity. May they be reconciled with each other and be blessed by God’s love.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We continue to pray for Project Compassion this Lenten season. May people’s efforts and sacrifices strengthen their awareness so that they can respond to the needs of the poor more effectively.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we pause and examine our own lives in the light of Jesus’ teaching in today’s gospel.
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 us for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be raised to eternal life in Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Merciful Father, we come to you with repentant hearts. Hear the prayers we have brought to you today. We make our prayer through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.