Presider
Taking up our crosses, we offer our prayers, ever mindful of God’s mercy for us and for all people.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops of the Church. May their voices be heard in their calls to humanity for peace through justice.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our war-torn world. May all people suffering from the effects of find safety and healing and hope in Jesus Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all those reaching out for reconciliation and forgiveness. May they experience the healing power of God’ s love in their lives.
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 those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be welcomed into the eternal kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Receive our prayers of petition, O Gracious God, so that all people may walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.