Prayers of the faithful - Second week of Easter - 20 April 2020

Lord Jesus - you bring us God’s love and mercy - Lord have mercy. 
Christ Jesus - you are the son of our heavenly Father - Christ have mercy. 
Lord Jesus - you call us to be born again - Lord have mercy. 

We now bring our prayers to our loving and mercy God: 
1. We pray for Francis our Pope, the communion of Bishops, and all the clergy and lay leaders - may they help us all be ambassadors for Christ. 
2. We pray for all Christians. That we may embrace the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, part of our baptismal call.   
3. We pray for all people of good will in this time of crisis in the world. That the entire human family may recognize our common bond to work for justice and the good of all peoples. 
4. We pray for all the sick.  For those afflicted by COVID-19.  For our medical professionals, first responders and men and women in the military. 
5. We pray for all those enslaved by their past sins or decisions. That the wounds of Christ may encourage them to seek his surpassing love for them. 6. We pray for all those who have died. That the Lord in his mercy may welcome them into his dwelling. 
7. For the prayers we hold in our hearts. 
Heavenly Father, out of our lives of discipleship, we humbly present these prayers to you through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.