Presider
Filled with the Spirit, we gather in faith before our God, confidently offering our prayers for ourselves and our world.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. Under their guidance, may we grow more and more into one body, one spirit in Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who govern our nations and administer our laws. May they be guided by the spirit of justice and compassion, reaching out to all who are in need.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our families. May the love we share be strengthened by God’s love for all of us.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we respond positively to Jesus’ own invitation to come to the table to new life in him.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick amongst us and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they now share in the heavenly banquet prepared for us all.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Merciful God, in all things we give thanks to you, our Father. May you receive these prayers we offer you in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.