Presider
St Paul tells us that God will fully satisfy our every need. Confident in this divine mercy, we bring our petitions to God.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops of our Church. May they be inspired to proclaim God’s invitation to the heavenly banquet and lead others to accept it.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for everybody suffering from the violence of wars. May Isaiah’s prophecy be realised: ‘that all nations will share in God’s banquet on the Holy Mountain’.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community as we celebrate this Eucharist. May we reach out beyond our comfort zone to those in physical, emotional and spiritual need.
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 we recall at this time. May they be welcomed at the heavenly banquet prepared for us all.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
God of abundant mercy, we believe you will supply for us whatever we need. For this we thank you, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.