Presider:
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. Confident in this love, we pray for our needs and the needs of the whole Church.
Reader:
We pray for Pope [insert] and all the bishops and priests of our Church. May they boldly proclaim the death and resurrection of our Lord for all peoples.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for world leaders at all levels, but especially those who exercise power in our own country. May they make of their office a gift, so that they can serve others in love and contribute to the building of God’s kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who do not believe in the Gospel, especially among our families and communities. May they experience the love of the Father who gave his only Son.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our own faith community. This jubilee year, may we strive to be pilgrims of hope and be a light shining for those in need.
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 be raised in the Spirit of Jesus to share eternal life with him.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider:
God of love, hear our prayers this day. May we see in the cross of your Son a sign of your unfailing love for us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.