Presider
Christ is our Advocate with the Father. Let us, therefore, confidently lift up our hearts in prayer.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all leaders in our Church. May they be inspired to continually break open the Scriptures to reveal the Good News of the resurrection.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our political and civic leaders. May they selflessly strive to address the real concerns of the people over whom they have been given responsibility.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who do not trust in God. May they be filled with the presence of the risen Christ this Easter season.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. As we gather to share the Eucharist, may we, like the first disciples, recognise Jesus in both the Word and the breaking of bread.
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 those who care for them.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rejoice in the fullness of life promised to them as faithful followers of Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Father, may the peace that surpasses all understanding come to those whom we have commended in prayer today. We pray this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.