Prayers of the faithful - 5th week of LENT - 6 APRIL 2022

Lord Jesus - you call us to faithfulness. 

Christ Jesus - you are the son of the Father. 

Lord Jesus - you lead away from temptation. 

Let us bring our prayers to God, the source of mercy and compassion.

1. For all who are preparing to celebrate baptism, first holy communion, or confirmation at Easter time.  For those adults in the RCIA process.  We pray for God’s blessings upon them during the last days of the season of Lent. 

2. For obedience to the will of God among the followers of Christ. 

3. For the continuing fidelity to God’s word of our brothers and sisters of the Jewish faith. 

4. For those who hunger and thirst because of physical hunger.  For those who hunger and thirst for justice and meaning.  That God would lead them to fulfillment.  

5. For the people in need in this community, particularly our sick. For those in our local community who are victims of crime and violence.  For those in Ukraine and throughout the world who are affected by war or terrorism.  

6. For all who have gone before us in faith, for their entry into eternal life.  

We prayer these prayers to you, God of mercy and compassion, asking you to give a new heart to your people: Hear the prayers we make in faith, through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever. Amen.