prayers of the faithful - 28 February 2023 - Tuesday of the first week of Lent

Penitential rite: 

Lord Jesus - you call us to trust in you - Lord have mercy. 

Christ Jesus - you call us to faith - Christ have mercy.  

Lord Jesus - you give us hope and inspiration on our journey of faith  - Lord have mercy. 

Prayers of the faithful:

Priest: With hope and trust, let us present our prayers to our heavenly Father:

1. For our Church leaders, may they lead us and guide us in putting our trust and hope in the Lord.  

2. May our world leaders put aside conflict and difference to work toward the common good.  We pray for a peaceful resolution for the war and suffering in Ukraine and other places throughout the world. 

3. For our first responders, the men and women in the military, and our medical professionals.    For those who keep us safe in society. 

4. For our children and youth, for a good spring semester and a good spring break.  

5. For the sick and shut-ins. For healing for those who need healing in mind, body, and spirit.  

6. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed. For our deceased loved ones and family members.  For the souls in purgatory. 

7. For those prayers we hold in our hearts today.  

Priest: Heavenly Father, we place our trust in you.  We present these prayers to you through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever.  AMEN.