Presider
The God of love is with us. As children of that love, we now pray confidently in Jesus’ name and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Reader
We pray for Pope Francis and all the bishops and priests of the Church. Having been ordained in the Trinity, may the Holy Spirit continue to be their source of wisdom as they reach out to all peoples.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all Christians who have been baptised in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. May their responses in faith and love strengthen their communion in the Body of Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we begin National Refugee Week, we pray for all people who were and are forced to leave their homelands and seek asylum in foreign lands. May they find safety and refuge in lands that welcome them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. Baptised in the Trinity, may we proclaim the Gospel to the world through the way we live.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries we recall at this time. May they now share in the fullness of the life of the Trinity.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
God of mercy and compassion, look kindly upon us. Guide your Church and this world according to your truth so that all may come to know your saving love. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.