Introduction - As we continue our journey through the Easter season, we hear Jesus tell us how we are connected to him and the Father just like a vine is connected to the vine grower. Let us give thanks for the opportunity to live as the Body of Christ here in our community of St Michael. May God continue to bless us as individuals and as a community and may he continue to grant us his grace that helps us meet our challenges in life.
Priest - Penitential Rite Lord Jesus, you are the way that leads to freedom from the slavery of sin: Lord, have mercy. Christ Jesus, you are the truth that reveals the love of the Father: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you are the way that leads to the eternal dwelling place: Lord, have mercy.
Priest: God has made us a chosen people, a royal priesthood who has been set apart. Now, let us pray for those in need.
1. For the Church, as we seek to follow Christ so that we may show the whole world the way to the Father. We pray to the Lord.
2. That our national and world leaders choose the path of peace over violence and conflict. We pray for those communities and countries divided by violence and war. We pray to the Lord.
3. For those whose hearts are troubled, who have lost their way and who are in need of guidance and support, that they might find what they need in our community of faith. We pray to the Lord.
4. For the sick here at CMCF. For our sick family members and friends. We pray for healing in body, mind, and spirit. We pray to the Lord.
5. For those who have died. For their entry into eternal life. We pray to the Lord.
6. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts, we pray to the Lord.
Priest: God of love and mercy, your son Jesus Christ shows us the way to you. Teach us to follow him more closely, and hear all these our prayers that we make in his name, for he is our Risen Lord for ever and ever. Amen.
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