Presider
We are told that God’s grace is enough for us. Confident in God’s promises, we make these prayers of intercession.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops of the Church. In times of discouragement, may they be strengthened by the example of Jesus, their model and mentor.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the prophets of our own time. May they remain steadfast in the face of opposition and rejection.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all seafarers, men and women, who work on the oceans, far from land and their homes. May they be blessed with strength and comfort, and returned safely to their families.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we continue to experience and thankfully acknowledge God’s grace working 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 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 into God’s kingdom and find the peace and happiness promised to them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
God of love and mercy, we pray that you will hear our petitions with compassion and bring your gift of peace to our world. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.