Prayers of the Faithful

Presider: In a spirit of faith and hope, we lift up our prayers for those we love and for the whole world. Reader: That the seed of faith planted in the heart of each believer may grow into a bountiful…

Presider: Let us pray with compassionate hearts for all who are in need in the world, in our communities and in our families. Reader: For the Church: that we may be a family of faith bound together by Jesus’ spirit…

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…

Presider: On the Feast of Pentecost, let us pray that the fires of the Spirit’s love will rest upon us. Reader: For a Spirit of unity: that the divisions between Christians may cease and the walls that divide believers may…

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. Reader: For the church as it struggles to communicate the Gospel to each generation…

Presider: In response to the great commandment to love one another, let us pray for those near and dear to us and for those we do not know throughout the world. Lector: For the church: that it may be a…

Presider: May we who are branches on the vine of Christ raise our voices in prayer for our beloved families, friends and neighbors and for all people across the world. Lector: For the church and for all Christians, that we…

Presider: Listening to Jesus’ voice and with hearts filled with confidence, we now make our needs known to our loving God. Reader: That all leaders of the church may truly hear the voice of the Good Shepherd and faithfully lead…

Presider: Knowing that Jesus still stands among us, we lay before him our prayers for ourselves, for others and for the world. Reader: For the church: may its faith be ever fresh and open to new understanding, we pray: For…