Presider
God of merciful love, to you we entrust the prayers and petitions of a people who rejoice in your unfailing presence.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. By their words and actions, may they be a light to all nations, a beacon of God’s saving love.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our civil leaders. May they be guided by the spirit of truth and freedom, peace and justice.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all those who question God’s purpose in their lives. May they find their answers in the realisation of God’s love for them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we reach out to Jesus for peace and stillness in our lives.
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 they be at peace in the company of our Saviour.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Merciful God, continue to be a light to those in darkness. May your saving grace reach out to all for whom we pray today. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.