Presider
As a temple of the Holy Spirit we are called to glorify God in body and spirit. Let us open our hearts and lips in confidence before God who calls us by name.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all Bishops who share the ministry of Jesus. May our Gospel reading of the call of the Apostles encourage us to pray for our leaders that the Spirit will guide them in proclaiming the Good News of God’s Kingdom.
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray that we, like the first apostles, will willingly hear Jesus’ call to follow him and live our lives as he taught us.
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our young people at this time that they will be accepted into their desired tertiary courses to continue their studies, or that they will find employment suitable to their talents.
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we learn to spend time in silence to clear our minds to listen to God talking to us.
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 that they will find healing.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May the God of Mercy welcome them into eternal life.
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
O God, in your love, hear these prayers of petitions. Be with us today and every day as we humbly stand before you in Jesus’ name.
Amen.