PRIEST: United in the faith we have professed we turn to the Lord with all our needs.
READER: We pray that all Christian communities gathered at the Lord’s Table, may be seen as a people who hear and are filled with the spirit of Wisdom and Love, redeeming the evil in the world by our lives. Lord in your mercy; Hear our Prayer.
We pray that we may be a people who choose to follow Christ on the way to perfection by rejecting all that hinders and distracts us from true discipleship. Lord in your mercy; Hear our Prayer.
Let us pray for Missionaries today, who bring the good news of hope, may they be graced with the faith and courage they need to build communities of faith. Lord in your mercy; Hear our Prayer.
We pray for those caught up in a life of addiction. May Christ help them find true life in Him. Lord in your mercy; Hear our Prayer.
Let us pray for the world’s leaders and diplomats that all nations may work together for justice and to build a world of peace and hope for future generations. Lord in your mercy; Hear our Prayer.
Let us remember the poor, homeless and destitute. Pray that the world’s wealth and abundance may be justly shared with all who are in need. Lord in your mercy; Hear our Prayer.
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.
Let us pray for the recently dead, those killed in violence, war or natural causes, Eternal rest grant unto them…Lord in your mercy; Hear our Prayer.
In the silence of our hearts, let us pray for our own families and friends.
Let us ask Mary the Mother of the Lord to pray with us. Hail Mary …
PRIEST: Almighty and ever-living God,
we give thanks for the bread of life we are about to share,
grant that we be filled with love and hope.
we ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN.
