Presider
In all humility, we turn to God for mercy. We pray that our ways may be God’ s ways, our thoughts God’ s thoughts.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops of the Church. May they be an inspiration for all people who labour in the Lord’s vineyard.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for leaders at all levels. May they move beyond power and control, their priority being the rights and justice that their people deserve.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for each of us sharing in the Eucharist. May we strive to live our lives in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ.
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 all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May God welcome them into the eternal kingdom to share the reward of their faithful service.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Loving God, you are near to all those who call upon you. Hear us always in your generous love. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.