Presider
Christ, the risen Lord, offers his gift of peace to all who come to him. With confidence, we offer our prayers for all those in need.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops and priests of our Church. May the Spirit guide them in their ministry of serving God’s people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the people of our world who live in a state of constant war in their lands. May they come to experience the peace of the Holy Spirit.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those 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 we, like the first Christian communities, be one of faith, prayer, 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 for our prayers.
We commend to your love those who have died recently and 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
God of peace, breathe new life and wholeness upon those we recommend to you. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.