Presider
It is by grace, a gift from God, that we have been saved in Christ Jesus. Confident of the great love God has for us, we offer these petitions.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. May they proclaim fully the light of the Gospel to the world.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for world leaders and lawmakers. May they always be aware of the responsibility that comes with the power they have been given and may they act accordingly.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the people of our world who have been forced from their homelands. May they be given the light of hope to find doors open to them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community during this Lenten season. May we become more aware of the good works to which God invites 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 and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for all who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they enjoy the light of eternal life promised to them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Good and gracious God, protect us in our struggle against the darkness of our lives, assist us in our efforts to do good and encourage us as we strive to be children of the light. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.