Presider
We ask God to bless us with the gift of wisdom and understanding as we bring our prayers before the throne of mercy, with humility and confidence.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo, all bishops and church leaders. May they, like Solomon, be blessed with a special gift of discernment as they lead the church today.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for leaders of government, commerce, trade and industry. May they strive honestly and intelligently to work together as stewards of God’s creation.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community of worship and witness. May we open our hearts in service to each other, especially to the frail and isolated.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for ourselves on our journey of faith. May we respond to the call of God,who watches over us along the way and teaches us how to live with the treasures of his love.
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 those who care for them.
We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they now experience God’s glory.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Almighty God, hear the words of your servant people as we voice our needs and concerns before you. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.