Presider
As we gather today to be formed in faith by God’s word, let us ask the Lord of all hopefulness to receive these prayers of intercession for all God’s people.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. May they use wisely the authority bestowed on them and continue to witness to God’s Kingdom amongst us.
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the civic leaders in our world. In the spirit of justice as taught by Jesus, may they make their mark as peacemakers in our troubled world.
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. In light of the prophetic call of our Baptism, may we discern the movement of God’s spirit in us in our daily lives.
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for students and teachers preparing for a new academic year. May they be blessed in their endeavours and enjoy satisfaction from their efforts.
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, for family members and friends that they will find healing.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they enter into the eternal life of God’s Kingdom as promised to us all.
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Father in heaven, we have come together to ask your blessing upon us and on all who have asked us to pray for them. Confident that you do not forget your people, we ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen