Introduction: Today, we welcome everyone to Mass as we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Easter. We are all members of Christ’s flock who willingly follow our shepherd, whose voice we recognize and who calls us by our name. Gathered together to celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday, we strive to become more attuned to Christ’s voice so that we may continue his mission in the world.
Lord Jesus, you are the gate through which your flock enters.
Christ Jesus, you are the way to true and lasting peace.
Christ Jesus, you are the way to union with the Father.
Priest: God the Father sent us the Good Shepherd who came that we might have new life and have more abundantly. As we present our prayers today. Let us have confidence that our prayers will be answered by God.
1. For Pope Francis, Bishop Joseph Kopacz and all our Church leaders, that they may shepherd the Church as the Good Shepherd would, leading us through the dark valleys down the right paths, we pray to the Lord.
2. For governmental leaders here in Mississippi and around the world, that they may find in the Good Shepherd an example to follow as they lead their people with care and compassion, we pray to the Lord.
3. For an end to violence in our communities, in our cities, and across our nation, so that we may all live free from the fear and the trauma that violence brings. We continue to pray for the state and federal officials who are helping solve the water problem in the City of Jackson. We pray to the Lord.
4. For all of us inmates here at CMCF. For justice for our cases. For healing for our wounds and brokenness. For healing body, mind, and spirit. We pray to the Lord.
5. For our loved ones, children, spouses, and family members. May all of our family members and children in school have a good end to the school year. May they feel our prayers and love reaching out to them. We pray to the Lord.
6. For all of our visitors and new members to the community of St Michael the Archangel. We welcome them to our flock. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: God of mercy, your son came to us with unparalleled love, reaching out to the sinner and the outcast. May we continue to share that mercy and love to others. We present our prayer through Jesus, our Good Shepherd and Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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