Presider
God’s love for us is represented in the image of the good shepherd’s care for his flock. Trusting in this love, we offer our prayers of petition through Christ, our Lord.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and the Bishops of our Church. May they be strengthened in their ministry of being Shepherds of the Flock of Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the leaders of all nations. May they selflessly strive to find ways of bringing peace to our world for the betterment of all mankind.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all people who feel abandoned or alienated from society. May the Gospel inspire us all to reach out to them as shepherds.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. By our sharing of the Eucharist, may we continue to be a community of faith, worship and loving service 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 all those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries we commemorate at this time. May they be welcomed at the banquet of God’s Kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Gracious God, you shepherd your people with loving care and are ever at our side. Receive our prayers from all who seek your guidance and support. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.