prayers of the faithful - 16 May 2023 - Tuesday of the 5th week of the Easter Season

Lord Jesus - you call us to obedience. 

Christ Jesus - you call us to Gospel joy. 

Lord Jesus - you call us to service. 

PRIEST: The Lord's steadfast love endures forever: Let us pray for the needs of all God’s children in the name of Jesus - our Savior, our Redeemer, and our the Good Shepherd. 

1. For the Church: May Christians throughout the world come together in a unity of purpose, witness, and fellowship

2. For our world and its leaders: May they be good stewards of the gifts of God found in creation and may we work together to share these gifts with others, especially the most need.

3. For those who are called to the consecrated life, may they be faithful witnesses of God’s love. May others be inspired to live their baptismal commitment by this witness.

4. For our community of faith: May all feel welcome in our community in our words and our actions. 

5. For all those who are celebrating the sacraments of initiation this Easter season: May they bring to the community of faith their own unique and precious gifts as they go forth in the footsteps of Christ.

6. For those who suffer in body, mind, and spirit: May all the sick find healing in Jesus’ name, and care at the hands of his disciples.

7. For all who have died: May Christ the Good Shepherd lead them through the mystery of death and into the green pastures of eternal life with him.

8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.  

PRIEST: We present these prayers through Jesus our Good Shepherd, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.