Prayers of the Faithful

Presider:   Let us ask God for the strength needed to follow Jesus faithfully through death to new life. Lector: For the church: that we may present the face of God’s loving invitation to the whole world, we pray: For unity…

Presider:   Aware that living the Gospel can be a dangerous thing, we pray for our fellow Christians, as well as for all people loved by God. Lector: For the church: that it may be an ongoing support for persecuted and…

Presider:   We are called to be vigilant and faithful servants. And so we pray: Lector: For the Church, that all members be vigilant in doing God’s will and always remain faithful followers of Jesus, we pray: For national and local…

Presider:   Turning our hearts to the divine will is what matters most to God. And so we pray: Lector: For all members of the church, may they witness to the world what it means to seek what matters most to…

Presider:   Remembering that Jesus taught us the importance of persistent prayer, we pray now for ourselves and others. Lector: For the Church: that all members grow through prayer in their relationship with God and each other, we pray: For persistence…

Presider:   Let us pray now for all those we are called to welcome into our lives. Lector: For the Church: that our deeds of hospitality and service may reveal for us a glimpse the face of God, we pray: For…

Presider:   Our God is compassionate and merciful and so surely hears the prayers of those who cry out in need. Lector: For the Church: that God will help us be signs of God’s presence through our deeds of loving service…

Presider:   As we struggle to be faithful to our own calling, let us pray for ourselves and for the many needs of people throughout the world. Lector: For the church: that we may stay faithful to the challenging call of…

Presider:   As a people bound in a deep covenant relationship with God, we express our gratitude by praying for one another, for our neighbors and for the whole world. Lector: For the Church, many members but yet one body: that…

Presider:   In confidence we pray for our needs to the Triune God who chooses to share divine life with us. Lector: For unity in the Church: that we may recognize our call to be children of God, be united in communion…