Presider
Love is from God, and love’s concern is for the good of all. Let us offer these prayers of petition on behalf of those who are most in need of that love.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. Through the Holy Spirit, may they serve the Church, bearing fruit that will last.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the civic leaders of our world, especially in areas of great tension and struggle. May they be blessed in their efforts to achieve reconciliation and peace.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community as we celebrate the Eucharist together. May the peace we offer each other go with us to share with others in our daily life.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray that Jesus will strengthen our sick relatives and friends and those suffering alone.
We commend to God’s love those who have died recently, and we remember all those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they share in the eternal life promised by Jesus.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
God of life, let our prayers bear fruit before you this day and every day. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.