The more we pray for someone, the more that blessing rests on them, for no prayer made in faith remains unanswered, even if the manner of its answering is hidden from us.
SAINT GERTRUDE THE GREAT
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
Fifth Sunday of Lent - March 17, 2024
Priest: On this Solidarity Sunday, let us extend our prayer to all humanity, and entrust to God our Father the needs of our world and the aspirations of our hearts.
For the Church, that she may never cease to proclaim to the world the Good News of the Gospel and the preferential option for the poor, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
For increased vocations to the diverse ministries which give life in abundance to the Church, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
For world leaders to bring a swift end to all wars and the production of nuclear weapons, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
For all the members of our Christian community, that we may stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers around the world who are seeking to safeguard the lands, rivers and forests from which they derive their livelihoods, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
For those who are sick and suffering, especially Michele Merrell and Nazira Abi Rechad, that they receive healing hope and tender love, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
For those who have died including Joyce Pickard and Joan Chorney;may they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
For the children who will be baptized this weekend, Okeoghene Ephraim Otanocha, may their journey with Christ deepen into lifelong faith and love let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
For undaunted faith in the members of this assembly and in our elect, catechumens, and candidates, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest: God our Father, receive these prayers that we offer to you. Together, may we help build your Kingdom of love, justice and peace. We ask this of you through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.
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Fourth Sunday of Lent - March 10, 2024
Priest: Even in times of trouble, we are the work of God’s hands; in quiet trust, we present the needs of the Church and the world.
That the Church be healed of all division and grow in unity, charity, and peace, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That leaders of nations promote peace and respect the dignity of all peoples, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That all who care for the sick, especially those near death, be a radiant sign of God’s abiding love, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That the sight for the blind, hearing for the deaf, and recovery for the injured be restored, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That those who are sick and suffering, especially Michele Merrell and Nazira Abi Rached, that they receive healing hope and tender love, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That those who have died including Elizabeth Huntley, Sophie Hamer and Joyce Pickard, may they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That those members of agrarian communities who band together to protect their rights, that they find solutions to common issues related to agriculture, food and natural resource management, we pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That this community of faith reflect clearly the light of Jesus Christ by opening our minds and hearts to your sacred words in scripture, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest: God you are rich in mercy. Hear our prayers, offered to you in faith and grant us the immeasurable richness of faith you promise, through Christ our Lord.