Presider
On this Easter Day, our hearts are full of gladness and hope. With confidence, we entrust to God our prayers of petition.
Reader
We pray for Pope Francis and all bishops and priests of our Church. May the Spirit guide them in spreading the Easter message of peace and reconciliation throughout the world.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all Church agencies and outreach programs. May their efforts be stimulated by the generosity of all who have contributed to Project Compassion.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all those who have been displaced, injured or traumatised by the war in Ukraine. May God's kingdom of justice and peace prevail over the terrors of war.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community, especially those received into the Church this week. May the graces we have received during this Easter season help and encourage us to grow in the knowledge and love of our Lord and Saviour.
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 raised up to be with the Risen Lord.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
God of life, hear these prayers of intercession. Let your mercy flow in abundance upon all who are in need. We make our prayers through Christ, the risen Lord.
Amen.