Prayers of the Faithful

Presider: As we reflect on our responsibility to assume the work of the disciples, we pray for ourselves, for our neighbors and for the whole world. Lector: For the church as it struggles to communicate the Gospel to each generation…

Presider: Living the word of Jesus makes demands on us. Let us pray to be faithful followers of Jesus. Lector:  For the Church that still needs the comforting love of Christ and the assurance of his abiding presence among us,…

Presider: Jesus commands us to love as he has been loved. Let us pray to be faithful to this command. Lector:  That God will guide the church in examining how we have failed one another and lead us to new…

Presider: Let us pray now for ourselves and for all who are in need of shepherding. Lector:  For the Church, that we may hear the voice of Christ and follow Jesus to fuller life and loving service, we pray: For…

Presider: Confident that God provides for all our needs, we lift up our prayers to the Lord. Lector: For the Church: that empowered by the Holy Spirit, we may give convincing witness to the freeing and healing power of the…

Presider: We have not seen but still believe. With confident faith, we bring our concerns before God. Lector:  That unbelievers find in the church a living sign of Christ’s love, we pray: That the Holy Spirit will inspire leaders of…

Presider: On this most holy day, we are made a new creation in the image of the Risen Christ. Let us pray that the joy and hope of Easter may be shared by all the earth. Lector: That the church…

Presider: My brothers and sisters in Christ, as we enter this Holy Week, let us pray for our world and ourselves, asking God for what we need to make a holy difference. Lector: For a holy week of peace in…

Presider: Aware of God’s mercy and forgiveness, let us pray with confidence to our loving Father. Lector: For the whole church that is in need of forgiveness and mercy, we pray: For each of us gathered here in faith, may…

Presider: Aware of God’s mercy and forgiveness, let us pray with confidence to our loving Father. Lector: That we may, like the Prodigal Son, experience the limitless forgiveness of God; we pray: That we, along with those preparing to receive…