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, teaching us how to forgive and how to be forgiven.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all the places in the world where there is animosity and conflict, remembering especially the peoples of Ukraine and Russia, recently consecrated by Pope Francis to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. May hearts and minds be converted to Christ's way of humility, peace and reconciliation, and may those who are the targets of violence and oppression be protected and delivered to safety.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We continue to pray for Project Compassion this Lenten season. May the efforts and sacrifices people make strengthen their awareness so that they can better respond to the needs of the poor.
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 all who have died recently and for all 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.