Presider
In the Communion established by the Holy Spirit, we gather together the prayers entrusted to us today and offer them to our Father.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. May the Holy Spirit inspire them with a deep spirit of service that will enable the Church to renew the face of the earth.
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.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we celebrate this week the feast of Our Lady Help of Christians, the patroness of our country, we pray that we will all learn to show a spirit of generosity and acceptance to those who now share our land.
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 use them for our 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 those who are sick and for those who care for them.
We pray for all 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 us 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.