Friday of the Second Week of Easter - Prayers of the faithful - 12 April 2024

Lord Jesus - You are the resurrection - Lord have mercy. 

Christ Jesus - You give us new life - Christ have mercy. 

Lord Jesus - You are a light shining in the darkness of the world - Lord have mercy. 

PRIEST: Christ is Risen. The power of his resurrection fills the world with new life. With hope and expectation, we bring him our needs in our prayers this morning. 

1. That the Church may boldly and faithfully proclaim the Resurrection of Christ to the world in our words and actions. 

2. That the leaders of the Church may embody the mysteries of new life which we celebrate in our liturgy during the Easter season. 

3. That the leaders of the nations of the world may help those in greatest need. 

4. That in the light of Christ's victory over death, nations may work together to overcome violence, especially acts of violence committed against the poor, the weak, & the unborn. 

5. For the sick and shut-in, for healing in body, mind, and spirit. 

6. For our medical professions, for our first responders, and for the men and women in the military. 

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

PRIEST: God of glory, you know the deepest desires of our hearts. As we celebrate the Resurrection, make us faithful to you in all we do. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.