Christ has promised to be with us always. We now ask him to intercede for us with the Father, as we offer our prayers of intercession.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. Through their words and deeds, may we recognise and welcome the gifts of the Spirit at work in our Church today.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the leaders of all Churches and religious groups. May they be open to the Spirit promised by Jesus, making all Christians one, as testimony to God’s presence in the world.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all families and communities. May the love they share reflect God’s love poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit.
Lord hear us.
We pray for our faith community. United through baptism, may we recognise, nurture and use our God-given gifts to further Jesus’ mission.
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 for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rejoice in the place Jesus has prepared for them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of mercy, you have called us to a life of hope. Please listen to these prayers, which come to you in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Love is from God, and love’s concern is for the good of all. Let us offer these prayers of petition on behalf of those who are most in need of that love.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. Through the Holy Spirit, may they serve the Church, bearing fruit that will last.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the civic leaders of our world, especially in areas of great tension and struggle. May they be blessed in their efforts to achieve reconciliation and peace.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community as we celebrate the Eucharist together. May the peace we offer each other go with us to share with others in our daily life.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray that Jesus will strengthen our sick relatives and friends and those suffering alone.
We commend to God’s love those who have died recently, and we remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they share in the eternal life promised by Jesus.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of life, let our prayers bear fruit before you this day and every day. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Christ is present in his words, since it is he himself who speaks when the Holy Scriptures are read. We pray that his words will remain in us as we offer these prayers.
We pray for Pope Leo, our bishops and priests. In their ministry, in breaking open God’s word, may they be led by the Holy Spirit.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for understanding between nations. May hatred be laid to rest and wars ended, and may all the earth enjoy prosperity and peace.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all women and men who ‘labour in God’s vineyard’. May their selfless efforts bear much fruit for God’s kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May our outreach and welcome to all those in need bear witness that we are celebrating the words of Jesus.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we pause to commemorate ANZAC Day today, we pray for the people of our world who are victims of war or social unrest.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick of the parish, for our sick relatives and friends, and for those who have no one to pray for them.
We commend to your love those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May the fullness of peace be theirs in eternal life.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of love, receive these petitions from us, your people. Help us always to live as your children. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Christ is the Good Shepherd who cares for his flock. Into his hands we entrust our prayers, confident that they will be heard.
We pray for Pope Leo, our good shepherd. May he become a focus of unity for all Christians.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for women and men of faith everywhere that they may be courageous, like St Peter, in proclaiming the ways that God has worked miracles in their lives.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May the model of the Good Shepherd remind us to be more aware of the people around us and to reach out to those in need.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick of the 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 share the fullness of God’s life, promised by the Good Shepherd who leads them home.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
O God, guardian of your people, hear these petitions, brought to you in the faith that you are always there to protect us from adversity. We ask this through Jesus, our risen Lord.
Amen.
Christ is our Advocate with the Father. Let us, therefore, confidently lift up our hearts in prayer.
We pray for Pope Leo and all leaders in our Church. May they be inspired to continually break open the Scriptures to reveal the Good News of the resurrection.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our political and civic leaders. May they selflessly strive to address the real concerns of the people over whom they have been given responsibility.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who do not trust in God. May they be filled with the presence of the risen Christ this Easter season.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. As we gather to share the Eucharist, may we, like the first disciples, recognise Jesus in both the Word and the breaking of bread.
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 those who care for them.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rejoice in the fullness of life promised to them as faithful followers of Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Father, may the peace that surpasses all understanding come to those whom we have commended in prayer today. We pray this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Christ, the risen Lord, offers his gift of peace to all who come to him. With confidence, we offer our prayers for all those in need.
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops and priests of our Church. May the Spirit guide them in their ministry of serving God’s people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the people of our world who live in a state of constant war in their lands. May they come to experience the peace of the Holy Spirit.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who doubt the reality of the risen Christ. May they, like Thomas, come to believe.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we, like the first Christian communities, be one of faith, prayer, worship and loving service to others.
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 commend to your love those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they share fully in the life of the risen Lord.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of peace, breathe new life and wholeness upon those we recommend to you. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
On this Easter Day, our hearts are full of gladness and hope. With confidence, we entrust to God our prayers of petition.
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops and priests of the Church. May the Spirit guide them in spreading the Easter message 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 contributed to Project Compassion.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we are privileged to share at the altar of the Lord, we pray for Christians throughout the world who are denied this blessing because of persecution or natural disasters.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. 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 for all 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.
God, our strength and our courage, hear these prayers, which we offer with gratitude for the promise and the hope of a new life. We make our prayers through Christ, our risen Lord.
Amen.
United with Christ, in this Holy Week, we call out to God for harmony, reconciliation and healing of the world’s wounds.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. May they be inspired by the example of the Suffering Servant to continue in their mission to call Christians to a sense of service to others.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the work of Project Compassion and Caritas. May our contributions, like the efforts of Simon of Cyrene, help to lighten the load of communities struggling to make their way.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those being received into the Church this Easter. May they be supported and encouraged to live the Christian call to worship and service that they have chosen.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. As we journey with Jesus through his passion and death, we pray that we will all come to a deeper understanding and acceptance of what this means to us.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick and the suffering that they will be healed.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be welcomed into the heavenly banquet prepared for them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of compassion, accept our prayers, which come to you through your Servant and Son, Jesus Christ, our Saviour, whose suffering, death and resurrection have brought new life to the world.
Amen.
During his life, Jesus Christ reverently offered prayers to a listening and loving God. With confidence that God will also hear us, we offer our petitions.
We pray for Pope Leo and the leaders of our Church. May their appeals on behalf of the needy bear fruit in the success of Project Compassion.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all government officials. May their service always be grounded in the ideals of justice and the common good.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all those who live in selfless service of others. May they continue to be blessed in their lives as they follow Jesus in making God known to the world.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May our minds be open to God’s teaching and our hearts to God’s love.
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 for those whose anniversaries we recall at this time. May they share the reward of eternal life that has been promised to them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Loving Father, ever thankful for your love of us, we ask that you hear our prayers. We offer them through Jesus, your Son.
Amen.
It is by grace, a gift from God, that we have been saved in Christ Jesus. Confident of the great love God has for us, we offer these petitions.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. May they proclaim fully the light of the Gospel to the world.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for world leaders and lawmakers. May they always be aware of the responsibility that comes with the power they have been given and may they act accordingly.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the people of our world who have been forced from their homelands. May they be given the light of hope to find doors open to them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community during this Lenten season. May we become more aware of the good works to which God invites us.
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 all who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they enjoy the light of eternal life promised to them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Good and gracious God, protect us in our struggle against the darkness of our lives, assist us in our efforts to do good and encourage us as we strive to be children of the light. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.