Presider
As we gather as a faith community, we surrender ourselves in loving obedience to God, confident that our prayers of intercession will be heard.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all leaders within the Church. May they remain steadfast in the face of opposition to God’s law and love.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for peace in the world. May all Abraham’s descendants respect the mutual rights of others to follow the prophet in their own journey to peace.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those whose lives are difficult. May they be graced to see the hand of God in their lives.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May our Lenten practices and works for Project Compassion be the witness of our commitment to live by the Gospel.
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 be raised up with Christ to share the Eternal Life promised to us all.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Loving God, you are the true light that enlightens the world. As your Son Jesus showed his face to the disciples, show us your face in each person we meet and your will in each task before us. We ask this in Jesus’ name.
Amen.