Presider
Through the gift of the Spirit, God has breathed new life and hope into us. May our prayers be a sign of that new life for others.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo, all bishops and priests of our Church. May the Holy Spirit inspire them to speak in language that speaks to the hearts of your people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all world leaders. May they be filled with the spirit of goodwill and become a true, united witness, giving hope to all.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who have turned away from the Church. May they be encouraged by the example of faithful followers to once again walk in the footsteps of Jesus and to feel the peace he has promised to us all.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we each recognise the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to us, and may we use them for the good and the betterment of others.
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 occur at this time. May they be raised in the Spirit of Jesus to share eternal life through him.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Father of all, hear our prayers as we ask for peace, justice and healing in our world and in our Church. We make our prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen.