Prayers of the Faithful

Presider:   Knowing that we need God’s help to be true disciples, let us pray for strength and make our needs known. Lector: For all members of the church, that we generously give of ourselves to God and others wholeheartedly, we…

Presider: Let us pray to God, the Father of compassion and author of love. Lector:  For the Church, that we may learn to love God and others so that the reign of God may draw near, we pray: For all…

Presider:   God hears the prayers of those who cry in faith for their needs. With courage we make our needs known. Lector: For all members of the church, may their faith draw them confidently to Jesus, we pray: For all…

Presider:   As followers of the suffering servant, we pray humbly for ourselves, for one another, and for our brothers and sisters throughout the world. Lector: For the Church, the Body of Christ called to be servant of all, we pray:…

Presider:   Those who faithfully follow Jesus have been promised an inheritance of eternal life. We ask God for the grace to be faithful. Lector: For healing of the Church: that God’s Spirit will comfort and renew all who have been…

Presider:   From the moment of creation we were called to union with God and each other. Let us pray that our relationships be faithful and strong. Lector: For the church, that it may provide strong, compassionate support for those who…

Presider:   With humility and a Christ-like attitude, let us ask God for the grace we need to champion those who have nothing. Lector: For the Church: that we may each respond to the gift of the Spirit and announce God’s…

Presider:   We who are called to follow Jesus pray now for ourselves, for one another and for the world. Lector: For the church, that it may be a faithful servant of Christ, we pray: For an end to conflict and…

Presider:   We who profess to follow Jesus rely on prayer to strengthen us. And so we pray now for ourselves, for one another and for the whole world. Lector: For the courage, as baptized Christians, to follow where Jesus leads…

Presider:   With hearts and spirits opened to God’s healing presence, let us pray: Lector: For the Church: that God will heal our deafness so that we may hear God’s invitations to service and recognize the cry of those who are…