Prayers of the Faithful

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…

Presider: We now bring our needs and the needs of the whole world to God who is kind and merciful. Lector: For the Church: that we may rely upon God’s love for us when we experience trials and adversity, we…

Presider: We who seek a deeper relationship with Jesus pray now for all of our needs and the needs of the world. Lector: For the Church: that we may listen deeply to God’s beloved Son so that our lives may…

Presider: In this season of renewal and repentance, let us pray for ourselves and for all who are in need throughout the world. Reader: For the Church: that we may be faithful to our identity as children of God and…

Presider: Heeding Jesus’ call to repentance, we humbly voice our petitions, trusting in God’s never ending mercy. Lector: For the Church: that all may bear good fruit for the glory of God, we pray: For elected leaders: for truthful dialogue…