Presider
During his life, Jesus Christ reverently offered prayers to a listening and loving God. With confidence that God will also hear us, we offer our petitions.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and the leaders of our Church. May their appeals on behalf of the needy bear fruit in the success of Project Compassion.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all government officials. May their service always be grounded in the ideals of justice and the common good.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all those who live in selfless service of others. May they continue to be blessed in their lives as they follow Jesus in making God known to the world.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May our minds be open to God’s teaching and our hearts to God’s love.
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 those whose anniversaries we recall at this time. May they share the reward of eternal life that has been promised to them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Loving Father, ever thankful for your love of us, we ask that you hear our prayers. We offer them through Jesus, your Son.
Amen.