Presider
United with Christ, we cry out to God this Holy Week for a world touched by the redeeming love of Jesus.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all the bishops of the Church. May they be inspired by the example of the Suffering Servant to continue in their mission to call Christians to a sense of service to others.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those being received into the Church this Easter. May they be supported and encouraged to live the Christian call to worship and service that they have chosen.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for support for Project Compassion. May we all respond to the call to reach out to all those in need.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we journey with Jesus during his passion and death, we pray for our faith community. May we come to a deeper understanding and acceptance of what that means for us.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick and the suffering that they may be healed.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rest in peace with Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
God of Compassion, speak to those whose needs we entrust to you this day. We ask this through Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with us forever.
Amen.