Presider
God’s house shall be called a house of prayer for everyone. We come before God making intercession for all people in Jesus’ name.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops of our church. May they show true leadership in being open to all people who are reaching out for understanding and compassion.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our national leaders. May they accept Isaiah’s challenge to care for justice and to act with integrity.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the people of the Holy Land. May this land where Jesus walked and talked be blessed with lasting peace between all who live there.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all those who are suffering. May they, like the woman in the gospel, experience Christ’s power to heal them and their loved ones.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they inherit eternal life, as promised to them by Jesus.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
O God, listen to the prayers of your people and let your face shine upon us. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.