Prayers of the Faithful

Presider: We are called by God’s love to live in the light of Christ. Let us pray that we and others might remember and live as we have been called. Reader:   For the Church: that we will grow in our…

Presider: God reveals to us the paths of righteousness. With confident hearts, we bring to God our prayers. Reader:   For the Church: may we grow in awareness of our dignity as temples of the Holy Spirit, we pray: For world governments:…

Presider: Let us pray for all whose faith or trust is challenged by the demands of daily living, and especially for those whose challenges seem insurmountable. Reader:   For the Church: that we may be transfigured more and more into the…

Presider: On our journey during Lent let us be aware of our needs and the needs of the world. Let us pray for ourselves and for each other. Reader: For the Church: that we may be led by the Spirit…

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 it may be a living sign of Jesus, the compassionate healer, especially…

Presider: We often suffer and are in need of healing and consolation. Let us pray for ourselves, our neighbors and all members of the human community, for we are all burdened. Reader: For the church: that it may be open…

Presider: Let us pray that we and the world may be open to hear God’s authoritative voice, however it may come to us. Reader: For all in the church who wear the heavy mantle of speaking with authority: that their…

Presider: With confidence in our God, let us present our prayers with faith and hope. Reader: For the Church: that we may faithfully announce the Good News by our lives and draw others to Christ through our deeds of love…

Presider: We entrust the Father with our lives and needs in the same hope as Samuel and the first apostles. Reader: For the Church: that we may introduce others to Christ and invite them to join us on our journey,…

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…