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Prayer of the faithful

2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy), Year A

12 April 2026
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Presider

Our strength and courage is our Lord and Saviour, whose presence among us we celebrate today. Let us turn to God, whose love is everlasting.

Reader

We pray for Pope Leo and the whole Church community. May the Spirit guide us to be faithful to the witness of the apostles.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our world on this Divine Mercy Sunday. May all people be blessed in experiencing the peace of Christ.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for all among us who doubt the reality of the risen Christ. May they, like Thomas, come to believe.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

We pray for our faith community. May the Spirit lead us to be a community of faith, worship and loving service to others.

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 us for our prayers.
We pray for those whom God has recently called to eternal life and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they share fully in the life of the risen Lord.

Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.

Presider

Ever loving God, may you hear the prayers of petition brought to you today, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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