Presider
In faith and love we come before God and place our prayers of petition before the throne of the all Holy One.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and the Bishops of the Church. Inspired by the Gospel, may their words always bring hope and comfort to God’s people.
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all national leaders. May they work together to bring about peace, justice and equality, especially for the poor and displaced people of our world.
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are suffering, especially those with mental illness. May their carers touch their lives with the compassion of Jesus.
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we be open to the physical and spiritual needs of those around us and respond generously with our time.
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they find light, happiness and peace in God’s kingdom.
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Lord our God, receive us and our prayers, which you alone can answer. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.