Introduction: Jesus asks his disciples today in the Gospel: “Who do you say that I am?” As Jesus’ disciples, he asks us this same question. As Peter calls Jesus the Christ, the Son of the living God, may we also recognize Jesus’ presence in our lives, particularly as we gather together in Jesus’ name at Mass today and as we receive him in the Eucharist. Let us affirm the answer that Peter professes in the Gospel today.
Lord Jesus - you are the Christ, the son of the living God - Lord have mercy. Christ Jesus - you are the Prince of Peace - Christ have mercy.
Lord Jesus - you are the everlasting sign of reconciliation - Lord have mercy.
Priest: Confident that the forces of darkness will not prevail against us, we now bring our needs before our wise and generous God:
1. For our Holy Father Pope Francis, our Bishops, and our Church leaders, that they may draw on their wisdom and empathy as they lead the people of God, we pray to the Lord.
2. For governmental authorities and elected officials, that they may govern their people with peace and justice, we pray to the Lord.
3. For parents, that they may exercise their authority over their children with love and mercy, we pray to the Lord.
4. For students, teachers, and school staff, that they all may experience the joy of learning and may the Lord bless them in all their school activities, we pray to the Lord.
5. For all children, youth, and adults in our parish community, that we may hear the Lord calling us to works of mercy and to evangelization, we pray to the Lord.
6. For healing for the sick and the shut-in, for those who are struggling with addictions, depression, and mental illness, we pray to the Lord.
7. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, for their entry into eternal life, we pray to the Lord.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. For our intentions spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: God of wisdom and love, instill in us empathy and compassion, that we may treat each other with kindness and mercy. We present these prayer through Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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