Presider
In Christ we were chosen and blessed with every spiritual blessing. As God’s chosen people, we pray with confidence for healing and salvation.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and the bishops of our Church. May they continue to proclaim Christ through their ministry of service.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for people of war-torn areas of our world. May national leaders strive for solutions that bring peace to these lands.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the women and men who have been called to the life of apostolic mission. May their work and witness evoke a positive response from those to whom they minister.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we continue to grow in faith as we search to follow Christ more closely.
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 whose anniversaries we recall at this time. May God reward their faith and lead them to the fullness of eternal life.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Gracious God, receive these prayers that come to you in the hope and trust of your saving grace on all who are in need. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

