Presider
The prophet Isaiah exhorts us to take courage. His vision of a healed and renewed creation shapes our prayers for our suffering world.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops of our Church. May they serve God’s people with compassion and equity.
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Lord, hear our prayer.
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We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they now rest in the love of Christ.
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Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Gracious God, receive our prayers so that our world might be healed, and all people may have their eyes and ears opened to your glory. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.