PRIEST: With confidence in God who gave up His Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, to benefit us all, we humbly ask Our Loving Father to help in all our needs.
READER: We pray for the Church that in this time of preparation we may be renewed in faith and hope reaching out to one another as true disciples. . Lord in your mercy hear our prayer. Response: and grant us your salvation.
In God’s infinite love we have each been called to repent and renew our lives. May we help each other to grow in our understanding of the Word of God and receive it in love and joy. Lord in your mercy hear our prayer. Response: and grant us your salvation.
Let us pray that we will always listen to the beloved Son of God. May we always live according to his words. Lord in your mercy hear our prayer. Response: and grant us your salvation.
Let us remember the victims of violence and war everywhere, and especially the children who suffer so much. May they know the Love and compassion they need. Lord in your mercy hear our prayer. Response: and grant us your salvation.
Let us pray for all who are sick and for all who are in hospital that they may be aware that the Lord is with them in their troubles. Lord in your mercy hear our prayer. Response: and grant us your salvation.
Let us ask Mary the Mother of the Lord to pray with us. Hail Mary …
In the silence of our hearts, let us pray for our own families and friends.
PRIEST: Almighty and ever-living God,
we give thanks for the gift of your Beloved Son, our Lord Jesus the Christ.
During this holy season we humbly ask that our prayers be answered according to your word.
May we always be true witnesses to your Love;
we ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.