PRIEST: Today we are reminded that God is a compassionate and forgiving God, and that we are all called to life with Jesus. Let us ask our Father for the life and forgiveness we need today.
READER: Let us pray for Pope Francis, may the Holy Spirit fill him with Love, compassion and wisdom. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
As we come closer to the celebration of the Passion of Christ, may we be aware of the suffering of God’s people especially those afflicted by war and the extremes of the environment and come to their aid led by the love and compassion of our God. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
We pray for those oppressed by depression, illness and infirmity. My the health services and carers truly put their patients welfare before the cost. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
Let us pray for all young people. May this be a time of inspiration and strength to renew their faith and vocations as married couples, single, religious, priests, all servants of God. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
Let us pray for Missionaries. Especially those living and working in difficult and dangerous situations. May they be strengthened and encouraged in their love of God and service of the people. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
Let us pray for the world’s leaders and diplomats that they may work together, building a world of peace, justice and hope for future generations. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
Let us pray for people of the world who risk their lives for the process of peace and justice. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
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 hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
Let us pray for those who have recently died. Especially those killed in acts of violence and natural disasters. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us
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: God, our heavenly Father, we give thanks and praise and glorify your name for the gift of being your people. May we be always ready to share the Gospel of Hope with all who are in need;
we ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN.
