Prayers of the Faithful – April 26 & 27, 2025
Prayers of the Faithful – April 26 & 27, 2025
Presider:
With trust in the mercy of the Risen Savior, who breathes peace upon us, we lift our prayers for the Church, the world, and all in need.
Lector:
- For the Church throughout the world: that we may be a community of compassion, forgiveness, and witness to the resurrection. We pray to the Lord:
- For the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, that he may be welcomed into the fullness of God’s mercy; and for the upcoming conclave, that the Holy Spirit may guide the cardinals in discerning a new pope who will lead the Church with continued wisdom, humility, and courage. We pray to the Lord:
- For nations burdened by violence, poverty, and injustice: that the peace of Christ may transform hearts and policies. We pray to the Lord:
- For all those receiving their First Holy Communion today: that they may always remain close to Jesus in the Eucharist and grow in faith, joy, and love throughout their lives. We pray to the Lord:
- For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers, including: Joanne Walek, Roy Tangeman, and Jay Morgan,that all who suffer be healed by God’s loving touch and by the prayers of this community, We pray to the Lord:
- Today we pray for our Beloved Dead, including Pat Lund, Koyla Hrabe, Jeanne Barron, and Jeff Beeder. We also pray for those who have died more recently, especially Jane Norlund and Jean Stephenson, sister of Linda Turk; that they may rejoice forever in the presence of the Lord, we pray to the Lord:
Presider:
God of endless mercy, you meet us in our doubt, our joy, and our need. Hear the prayers we have spoken and those held deep in our hearts. Breathe your peace upon us, that we may go forth as signs of your risen love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.