Presider
God has rescued us from the powers of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son. Through Christ the King, we offer our prayers to the Father.
Reader
We pray for Pope Francis and all our bishops. May they be inspired by the model of Christ the King, who served God’s people so humbly.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all civic leaders and rulers. May the biblical images of Christ the King and the Good Shepherd challenge civic leaders and rulers to truly serve their people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Jesus made peace with the world through his death on the cross. We pray for our world in need of peace today. May all people be led to the sense of hope and confidence that Jesus promised us all.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we approach the end of this liturgical year, we pray with gratitude for our parish priests and all those who have served us this year. We look forward in faith for their continuing support.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are ill and for all who take care of them.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they and their families be comforted by Jesus’ promise that they will be with him in paradise.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
God of justice and peace, we ask you to remember all the people we have entrusted to you today. May we always be encouraged by the promises you have made us through your Son, Christ our Lord.
Amen.