prayers of the faithful - third week in Easter - 27 April 2020

Lord Jesus - you bring us your Father’s love - Lord have mercy. 

Christ Jesus - you gather your flock with joy - Christ have mercy. 

Lord Jesus - you give yourself to heal us and bring us strength - Lord have mercy. 

Priest: The Lord grants favors to those whom he loves.  We make our prayers known to our loving God with hope.

1. For all who follow Christ, that their faith in the resurrection of Jesus may deepen. 

2. For missionaries and for all believers, that we may spread the Good News about Jesus, and that the joy of Easter may fill them with fresh zeal.  

3. For people who suffer, in mind, body or spirit, that they may experience divine healing and new strength.  We pray especially for those suffering from the pandemic.  

4. For our children and our families.  For our youth preparing for confirmation, our children preparing for 1st holy communion, those in our ALPHA program, and the adults in our RCIA program.  May the Lord accompany all of them on their journey.  

5. For those who have died recently, that God’s light may shine on them perpetually.

6. For the prayers we hold in our hearts.  

Priest: O God our salvation, your glory shines throughout the world to bring joy to your people: hear our prayers and grant us your all-powerful grace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.