Presider
God has commanded us to love our neighbours as ourselves. We pray today for our neighbours everywhere in their time of need.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and the bishops of our Church. May their lives and teachings give witness to a God who is compassionate and just to all people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our political, civil and business leaders. May they use their authority to work diligently to achieve the common good.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for people who feel lonely and abandoned. May they feel the Lord’s healing touch through the genuine concern of those around them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our community of faith. May we be inspired by Christ’s love to show sincere care and consideration for all the people in our lives.
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 remember at this time. May they now rejoice in the presence of God’s unconditional love.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
O God, listen to these prayers on behalf of our neighbours, near and far. We believe we cannot love you without sharing in your concern for them. We ask this in Jesus’ name.
Amen.