PRIEST: Gathered at the Lord’s Table and having professed our faith in the Holy Trinity, we unite ourselves to our Loving God as we humbly ask for what is needed in our lives.
READER: Let us pray for the Church; for Pope Leo, for all the Bishops and for Christian communities in every nation of the world. We pray that, the Church may be a visible sign of unity and hope in the way we support and encourage one another. Lord in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer.
As we have received our faith from those who have gone before us, we pray that we will hand on to our young people, a love of the Holy Trinity and we ask God to help us to practice and proclaim that community of Love in our lives. Lord in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer.
We pray for those called to go out to the nations to teach and proclaim our God as the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit. Grant them the Spirit of truth and strengthen them in the faith. Lord in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer.
May we experience the God of tenderness and compassion, the God of love and kindness. We pray that we will recognise and give thanks for the wonderful gifts of life the Lord gives us day by day. Lord in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer.
We pray for all those who fear for their lives, for the victims of violence, war and famine, for those in poverty and for those weighed down by troubles and anxieties. We pray that we may reach out to others with hope and care. Lord in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer.
Let us pray for all who are sick and those who are in hospital. May they be strengthened in their journey by sharing in the Eucharist and encouraged by our prayers and support. Lord in your Mercy: Hear our Prayer.
Now let us pray for a few moments in silence for our own needs and intentions. Let us ask Mary the Mother of the Lord to pray with us as we say: Hail Mary…
PRIEST: Almighty and ever-living God, you know our deepest needs and anxieties. As we share in this Eucharist together, open our hearts to understand your plan for us and strengthen us to do your will. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN
