Prayers of the Faithful

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…

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…