Prayers of the Faithful

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…

Presider: We have not seen but still believe. With confident faith, we bring our concerns before God. Reader:  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: We pray now for the needs of the world and for all who are called to walk the path of Jesus. Reader:   For the Church: that God’s covenant, which is written upon our hearts, may help us know the…