Prayers of the Faithful

Presider: Confident in God’s mercy and compassion, let us present our needs to the Lord. Lector: For the Church: that we may be instruments of God’s mercy and kindness by sharing what we have received with others who are hurting,…

Presider: Let us pray now for our own needs and the needs of the whole world. Lector: For the Church: that the power of Christ’s resurrection may give us vision and perspective for our lives and the courage to live…

Presider: Let us pray now for our own needs and the needs of the whole world. Lector: For the Church: that we may be attentive to God’s invitations and relying upon God’s grace to respond unselfishly and wholeheartedly we pray:…

Presider: In faith, hope and love we pray for the needs of the whole world. Reader: For the church: that it may encourage, as well as listen to, those called to speak the truth, we pray: For those whose work…

Presider: Let us pray that the glad tidings of God’s love and care for those in need be brought to fulfillment. Reader: For the Church: that we may be instruments of God’s reign who free captives, unburden the oppressed and…

Presider: Let us pray that Jesus’ ongoing abundant love may touch our lives and the lives of others both near and far. Reader: For the church: that it may continue Jesus’ ministry of serving people in their life events, we…

Presider: Made children of God by baptism, we raise up our prayers in confidence. Reader: For the Church: that we may recognize our calling to be daughters and sons of God who have been given the gift of the Holy…

Presider: On this great feast of Epiphany that celebrates Jesus’ coming for the whole world, we pray for the many needs both here and across the earth. Reader: That the light of Christ may bring peace to the heart of…

Presider:   Let us pray now for ourselves, our own families, and families across the world. Lector: For members of the community of the church, the family of God, we pray: For the people of the world, the family of humanity,…

Presider:   Because we believe that the Savior is among us, we joyfully make our needs known. Lector: For all members of the church, may they joyfully announce the presence of the Savior by the goodness of their lives, we pray:…