intercessions for the third sunday of easter (april 18/19)
For the Church and its members; for greater faith, hope and love, we pray...
For our world; for peace and respect, and an end to violence, war and hatred, we pray...
For an increased awareness of how precious the gift of creation is, and for a greater commitment to protect and care for the world around us, we pray...
For the sick, the sorrowful, the homeless, and all those in need, we pray...
For those welcomed into the Church at Easter; that they may find fellowship and support in this community and be encouraged to share their talents and gifts, we pray...
For those who have died, and for hope in the resurrection, we pray...
intercessions for the second sunday of easter (April 11/12)
May the Church bear witness to the resurrection of Jesus by our love and generous care for those in need, we pray...
May our new Church members feel welcome as they continue the Christian walk, we pray...
May we see an end to acts of violence, war and terrorism, and may all God’s people find a way to live peacefully in each other’s midst, we pray...
May nations work together to provide for those in need and preserve and care for our natural resources for future generations, we pray...
May those who do not believe be drawn to faith by our example, and by our prayers for them, we pray...
May those who have died rejoice at the eternal Easter banquet prepared for them, we pray...
intercessions for easter sunday (April 5)
May all new Church members, now united with the Church of God throughout the world, share in Christ’s triumph over sin and death, we pray...
May government officials lead us in the ways of peace and justice, and find peaceful solutions to the conflicts that divide the people of our world, we pray...
May we honor and respect the gift of life in every form and at every stage, we pray...
May we open our hearts in prayer and provision to the poor and the homeless, and to all in need of our support, we pray...
May first responders, police officers, firefighters and those serving in our military be protected by God’s loving hand, we pray...
May the sick know strength and healing, and may those who have died celebrate the eternal Easter feast in God’s presence, we pray...
intercessions for palm sunday (March 28/29)
May our observance of Holy Week bring us closer to the sacrifice and the glory of Christ, we pray...
May government leaders work to eliminate poverty, injustice and war; may military personnel remain free from harm, and may all people find the way to peace, we pray...
May those who living in need, pain or illness experience the never-ending compassion of God, we pray...
May we always be reverent with God’s gifts of life and creation, caring for all people from conception to natural death, and preserving our natural resources, we pray...
May survivors of storms, floods, fires, earthquakes, and other disasters find perseverance and strength, we pray...
May we see an end to violence in our homes, our schools, and our streets, and may those affected by violence be comforted and consoled, we pray...
May those who have died know peace in God’s eternal Kingdom, we pray...
intercessions for the Fifth sunday of lent (march 21/22)
May God’s people, as our observance of the Paschal Feasts draws near, be strengthened in the hope of rising again with Christ, we pray...
May Pope Leo and all bishops, priests and other Church leaders, proclaim God’s saving power throughout the earth, we pray...
May all who suffer from strained relationships know healing and peace, we pray...
May the sick be healed, the dying comforted, and their caregivers be renewed in spirit, we pray...
May the elect, in the hope of the life-giving Spirit, prepare earnestly for the renewal of life, we pray...
May all who dwell on earth, in particular those who mourn the loss of loved ones, recognize in Jesus the promises of life eternal, we pray...
intercessions for the Fourth sunday of lent (14/15)
May the Church always be a source of life-giving water to those who thirst for a spiritual home, we pray...
May all people have access to clean water, and to all that they need, we pray...
May local, national and world leaders work together to bring a true and lasting peace to all areas of the world, we pray...
May our elect ponder God’s word in their hearts, savoring it more fully day by day, and may they know Christ, who came to save the lost, we pray... May we ourselves, in preparation for the Paschal Feasts, correct our minds, raise our hearts, and perform works of charity, we pray...
May all who are weak be strengthened, the broken restored, the lost found, and the found redeemed, we pray...
May those who mourn know comfort and consolation in their grief, and may those who have died enjoy light, happiness, and peace in heaven, we pray...
intercessions for the third sunday of lent (march 7/8)
May the Church always be a source of life-giving water to those who thirst for a spiritual home, we pray...
May all people have access to clean water, and to all that they need, we pray...
May local, national and world leaders work together to bring a true and lasting peace to all areas of the world, we pray...
May our elect ponder God’s word in their hearts, savoring it more fully day by day, and may they know Christ, who came to save the lost, we pray... May we ourselves, in preparation for the Paschal Feasts, correct our minds, raise our hearts, and perform works of charity, we pray...
May all who are weak be strengthened, the broken restored, the lost found, and the found redeemed, we pray...
May those who mourn know comfort and consolation in their grief, and may those who have died enjoy light, happiness, and peace in heaven, we pray...