Presider
The God of love is with us. As children of that love, we now pray confidently in Jesus’ name and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Reader
We pray for Pope Leo and all the bishops and priests of the Church. Having been ordained in the Trinity, may the Holy Spirit continue to be their source of wisdom in their outreach to all people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the women and men who have accepted the call to a life of mission, ‘to make disciples of all nations’. May they be strengthened by the knowledge that Jesus is with them always.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. Baptised in the Trinity, may we, by the way we live, proclaim the Gospel of the Lord.
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 all whose anniversaries we recall at this time. May they now share in the fullness of the life of the Trinity.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
God of mercy and compassion, look kindly upon us. Guide your Church and this world in your truth so that all may come to know your saving love. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.