Introduction: Jesus assures his disciples that he is with them always even as he ascends to the heavens. Jesus is with us in his word that is proclaimed so that we may be enlightened. He is with us in the Eucharist that is offered for us and received by us. He is with us in the priest who presides at our Eucharistic celebration. He is with our community as we gather in his name. We rely on his assurance that he is with us always as we follow him as his disciples and as we carry our his mission.
Lord Jesus - you are the eternal Son of the Father.
Christ Jesus - your presence fills the universe.
Lord Jesus - you guide us with you bright glory.
Priest: Jesus assures us that he is with us always. Let us have the confidence to bring our needs before him, for he sits at God’s right hand to intercede on our behalf:
1. For the Church, may we be inspired by Christ’s command to make disciples, helping lead our families, friends, and neighbors to the joy and peace we have found in Christ, we pray to the Lord.
2. That the nations of the world may grow in solidarity and unity, accepting the primacy of God in all things, we pray to the Lord.
3. For all who are searching for purpose and meaning in life, that the Holy Spirit may lead them to Christ and guide them in working together to fulfill Christ’s mission here on earth, we pray to the Lord.
4. For all who have celebrated the sacraments of baptism, first communion, and confirmation this Easter season, that they may bear witness to Christ’s on-going presence in their lives, we pray to the Lord.
5. That the Holy Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation may reveal to us the presence of Christ in our brothers and sisters, especially in the needy, the poor, and the oppressed, we pray to the Lord.
6. For healing for the sick and the shut-in. For those struggling with addictions and mental illness. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, for their entry into eternal life. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts, for all our intentions spoken and unspoken, we pray to the Lord.
Priest: God of all, your son reigns over all the earth from his seat at your right hand. Hear the prayers we make today through the intercession of your son, for he is our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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