United with Christ, we cry out to God this Holy Week for a world touched by the redeeming love of Jesus.
We pray for Pope Leo and all the bishops of the Church. 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 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 support for Project Compassion. May we all respond to the call to reach out to all those in need.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we journey with Jesus during his passion and death, we pray for our faith community. May we come to a deeper understanding and acceptance of what that means for 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 may be healed.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rest in peace with Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of Compassion, speak to those whose needs we entrust to you this day. We ask this through Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with us forever.
Amen.
The power of God was manifest in all that Jesus said and did. Through the Spirit of Jesus, we open our hearts in prayer
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders as they reach out for the needy of the world. May their call be answered with heartfelt generosity.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for justice in our society. May our leaders follow the example set by Jesus of care and concern for all people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray that we, like Lazarus, Mary and Martha, will live in the knowledge that Jesus is the resurrection and the life.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community during this Lenten season. May we persevere in our prayer, fasting and almsgiving until we are able to welcome with joy the coming Easter season.
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 those who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May God welcome them into the eternal kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of righteousness, hear our prayers, for we believe that with you is redemption through Jesus Christ, our Resurrection and our Life.
Amen.
Let us open our hearts in prayer for all those who seek God’s goodness and kindness in their lives.
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 the leaders of all nations. May they direct their plans and use their power for the good of all people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the physically blind and those who minister to and work with them. May they be filled with the light of God’s love.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the spiritually blind, those people who have closed their hearts to Jesus’ word. May their faith be reignited so that they will grow in love for Our Lord.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick and suffering that they may draw closer to Christ.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be raised with Christ and may his light shine with them forever.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
O God of light, receive our prayers that the darkness within us may give way to the light of your righteousness and truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, the light of the world.
Amen.
Hope will not let us down, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit. We come before our God asking that our prayers be answered.
We pray for Pope Leo and the bishops of our Church. May they inspire all the faithful to reach out in love and friendship to those in their community.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the Church throughout the world. May all of us who have been blessed by the waters of baptism be filled with the grace of the Spirit and the knowledge of the love of God.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all people who have been affected by natural disasters and are struggling to rebuild their lives. May they find comfort in a supporting community.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we lead others to meet Christ at the well by our witness and loving concern.
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 God reward their faith and bring them to the fullness of life promised to them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
O God, may your love reach out and touch all those who are in need of mercy. We offer these prayers to you through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
God alone shall we serve. We bring our prayers of petition before the throne of God, confident that the One we serve knows our heart.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. May the Spirit of Jesus enlighten them to move beyond the temptation of power and control to be ready to serve the needs of our world.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
During this season of Lent, we pray that we may take the opportunity to grow in our faith, be more devoted to prayer, fasting and almsgiving, and be the means of announcing the Good News 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 pray for those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries we remember at this time. May they rejoice forever with God in the kingdom prepared for them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
O God, speak words of compassion and mercy to those who trust in your promise. We make our prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The grace of God and the gracious gift of Jesus Christ are overflowing. We lift our hearts in prayer that this grace will bring hope and life to all who seek God’s help.
We pray for Pope Leo and all clergy. May their voices be heard as they call on people to reflect on the significance of this Lenten season as a time of personal reconciliation.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all catechumens and candidates presenting themselves for reception into the Church this season. May we grow, with them, in the life Christ has shared with us.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community as we celebrate this season of Lent. May we grow in our faith, be more attentive to prayer and be the means of announcing the Good News 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 pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they all share in the fullness of the promise of life in Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of mercy, hear us as we come before you today, sustained by your steadfast love. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
St Paul teaches us that we are the temple of God, that the Spirit of God dwells within us. May these prayers of intercession be heard as the Spirit’s movement of our heart.
We pray for Pope Leo, our bishops and all church leaders. Through their teaching and example, may the Church be seen as an instrument of God’s love and peace.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our young people. May they be blessed and guided as they explore new possibilities and test limitations. May they experience the gifts of the Spirit and enjoy a sense of self-worth.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. In our homes, our workplaces and the local environment, may we treat others with respect and always be open and forgiving towards those who have offended 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 commend to your love those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be welcomed into your kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Gracious God, hear the prayers we offer to you this day. May all hearts turn to you as your love continues to shine on us. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
God, in all wisdom, predestined our glory before the ages began. This has been revealed to us through the Holy Spirit. In faith, we entrust to this same Spirit our needs and petitions.
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops of our Church. May they be a force in the world for the fulfilment of the spirit of the commandments.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our world leaders and lawmakers. May they use their power to enact and administer laws that enhance freedom and guard against oppression.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all those in need—the sick, the homeless, the unemployed, hostages and refugees. May they feel the comfort of your mercy, which reaches out to all people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the quiet achievers of our world, those who dedicate themselves to be of service to others. May they be blessed in their endeavours, and may they be an example to others of what it means to live as Jesus taught us.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for any parishioners, family members or friends who have died recently. We remember those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May the God of Mercy welcome them all into the heavenly kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We rejoice in you always, Lord God of Wisdom. Hear these prayers from your people as we offer them through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Recognising that Christ is our wisdom, our virtue, our holiness and our freedom, we offer these prayers in the hope that we might serve God with our whole being.
We pray for Pope Leo and all those in ordained ministry. May they serve your people in a spirit of charity and love.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all national leaders. In the spirit of justice, may they make their mark as peacemakers in our world.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who have responded to the Lord’s call, whether married, single, ordained to the priesthood or in religious life. May they grow in the grace of their vocations.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we begin a new school year, we pray for all teachers that they may be blessed in dealing with our young people, encouraging them to work to the best of their abilities and to enjoy success in their studies.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community as we share in this Eucharist. May we strive to use our God-given gifts in the service of others.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for sick parishioners, family members and friends, that they will find healing.
We pray for those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries we recall at this time. May they enter into the eternal life of God’s kingdom, as promised to us all.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Father in heaven, hear the prayers of all of us gathered here as we seek to more fully serve you. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
1 Corinthians 5:7–8
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Christ has become our paschal sacrifice;
let us feast with joy in the Lord.
Alleluia!