Presider
Seeking wisdom and understanding—so that we might act with justice and speak the truth—we offer our prayers to God, who is close to us whenever we call on him.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all leaders of the Church. In their words and actions, may they show us how to honour God and serve the Church with truth and integrity.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our civil and political leaders. May God help them to work together with generosity, wisdom and perseverance so that they might respond equitably and effectively to the complex challenges they face.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community as we seek to live the way of the Gospel. May the Holy Spirit give us the grace we need to love the Lord with our whole heart, soul, mind and strength.
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 those who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rejoice in the presence of God’s unconditional love.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
God of justice and compassion, listen to our petitions on behalf of a world filled with beauty but beset by turmoil. May your life-giving Spirit be abroad in our hearts and in the whole of creation, overwhelming the forces of apathy and destruction. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.