Lord Jesus - you have ascended into heaven.
Christ Jesus - you are seated at the right hand of the Father.
Lord Jesus - you hear the cry of the poor and the suffering.
Priest: As the season of Easter soon comes to a close, let us present our prayers to our heavenly Father:
1. That God will grant us wisdom and inspire us in recognizing and using our gifts to enrich the faith community and to proclaim God’s kingdom.
2. For missionaries and preachers who spread the Gospel message, that God will inspire them to announce God’s saving love and healing presence boldly and dynamically.
3. For the healing of racism, that all nations and peoples may recognize the value and dignity that God has given to each person and work together to bring forth the kingdom of God in the world.
4. That God will inspire our governmental leaders with courage and new understanding in the challenging decisions they have to make.
5. That God will heal victims of violence from their pain, ease their fears, and give them the courage to engage with life fully.
6. For the prayers we hold in the silence our hearts.
Priest: As we celebrate the coming of the holy spirit in a special in the last week of the Easter season, we present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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