Trusting in our good God—from whom everything exists and through whom everything exists—we open our hearts in prayer for the needs of our Church, our neighbours and our world.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. May they witness faithfully to the risen Christ.
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We pray for our faith community. May the Spirit breathe new life into our mission and ministry, and guide us as we step forward into the future.
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We pray for the sick among us and for those who care for them.
We pray for all who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they share fully in the glory of God’s promise.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill us with your loving presence. Make us strong and constant followers of Jesus, living and proclaiming the Gospel message. In faith, we pray through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
When all around us seems to tremble and shake, God is our sure foundation. With confidence we pray for all who are in need of God’s fortifying and loving presence.
We pray for Pope Leo and all our Church leaders. May they have the courage to speak boldly and the ability to listen humbly with hearts open to where the Spirit is leading our Church.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who make our laws and govern our society. May they act with wisdom, fairness and compassion, bringing healing and unity where there is suffering and division.
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We pray for the dispossessed of our world—those fleeing war and tyranny, hunger and disaster. May their cries be heard, and may they be met in their need by compassionate and welcoming hearts.
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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 welcomed to the heavenly banquet of God’s promise.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of life, hear us as we seek healing, justice and peace for all who are in need. We make our prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
In all humility, we turn to God for mercy. We pray that our ways may be God’ s ways, our thoughts God’ s thoughts.
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops of the Church. May they be an inspiration for all people who labour in the Lord’s vineyard.
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We pray for leaders at all levels. May they move beyond power and control, their priority being the rights and justice that their people deserve.
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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 for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May God welcome them into the eternal kingdom to share the reward of their faithful service.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Loving God, you are near to all those who call upon you. Hear us always in your generous love. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Taking up our crosses, we offer our prayers, ever mindful of God’s mercy for us and for all people.
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops of the Church. May their voices be heard in their calls to humanity for peace through justice.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our war-torn world. May all people suffering from the effects of find safety and healing and hope in Jesus Christ.
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We pray for all those reaching out for reconciliation and forgiveness. May they experience the healing power of God’ s love in their lives.
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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 for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be welcomed into the eternal kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Receive our prayers of petition, O Gracious God, so that all people may walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The prophet Isaiah exhorts us to take courage. His vision of a healed and renewed creation shapes our prayers for our suffering world.
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops of our Church. May they serve God’s people with compassion and equity.
Lord, hear us.
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We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they now rest in the love of Christ.
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Gracious God, receive our prayers so that our world might be healed, and all people may have their eyes and ears opened to your glory. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Seeking wisdom and understanding—so that we might act with justice and speak the truth—we offer our prayers to God, who is close to us whenever we call on him.
We pray for Pope Leo and all leaders of the Church. In their words and actions, may they show us how to honour God and serve the Church with truth and integrity.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our civil and political leaders. May God help them to work together with generosity, wisdom and perseverance so that they might respond equitably and effectively to the complex challenges they face.
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Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community as we seek to live the way of the Gospel. May the Holy Spirit give us the grace we need to love the Lord with our whole heart, soul, mind and strength.
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We pray for the sick of our parish and all those who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rejoice in the presence of God’s unconditional love.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of justice and compassion, listen to our petitions on behalf of a world filled with beauty but beset by turmoil. May your life-giving Spirit be abroad in our hearts and in the whole of creation, overwhelming the forces of apathy and destruction. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Joshua reminded the people how God had always protected them. In faith, we seek God’s continued protection today as we offer our prayers of petition.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. Through their teaching, may the Good News of God’s Kingdom be open to all people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all those forced to leave their home countries and those who have chosen to do so. May we all learn to accept and respect our differences and may our country flourish in the unique gifts we have to offer each other.
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Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all married couples. May God continue to bless their union as they grow in love for each other and their children.
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We pray for our faith community. May we be graced by the Spirit to come to a deeper and more meaningful understanding of Jesus’ words.
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We pray for the sick and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have recently died and for those whose anniversaries we recall at this time. May they now rejoice in Jesus’ loving presence.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Merciful God, in your goodness hear our prayers. May all who seek you find a welcome at the banquet table of life. We offer you our prayers in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Filled with the Spirit, we gather in faith before our God, confidently offering our prayers for ourselves and our world.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. Under their guidance, may we grow more and more into one body, one spirit in Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who govern our nations and administer our laws. May they be guided by the spirit of justice and compassion, reaching out to all who are in need.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our families. May the love we share be strengthened by God’s love for all of us.
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We pray for our faith community. May we respond positively to Jesus’ own invitation to come to the table to new life in him.
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We pray for the sick amongst us 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 now share in the heavenly banquet prepared for us all.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Merciful God, in all things we give thanks to you, our Father. May you receive these prayers we offer you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Christ is the Bread of Life who satisfies our hungers for all eternity. May we be nourished by this living bread as we offer our prayers for our Church, our world and our community.
We pray for Pope Leo and the Bishops of our Church. May they be inspired in their teachings to lead the Church to a deeper awareness of the living bread come down from heaven.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our civil leaders. May the Gospel standard of humility and compassion be a challenge to those who have been given responsibility to serve their people.
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We pray for all who hunger and thirst in our world. May National Governments and Agencies continue to develop effective programs to bring an end to hunger for so many.
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We pray for our faith community. May our celebration of the Eucharist be the expression of our faith and the source of the healing power of God’s love in our lives.
Lord, hear us.
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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 for those whose anniversaries we remember at this time. May they rest in peace in God’s eternal Kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of mercy, hear the prayers of your people who call on you in times of need. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
God alone can satisfy the needs of our hearts and so we turn to him in faithful prayer.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Bishops and Priests of our Church. May their teaching and guidance lead us to a deeper appreciation of the Mass as the source of our faith.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we celebrate the feast of St. Mary of the Cross this week, we pray for our nation. May more people be inspired by her vision and example to embrace the Gospel with courage and creativity.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we be graced by the Spirit to be a community of faith, worship and loving service to others.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
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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 for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be welcomed into the heavenly banquet.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Loving God, your Son, Jesus Christ, is the bread of life. Accept our petitions today as we come to you in confidence and love. We make our prayers in Jesus’ name.
Amen.