Introduction: We continue our celebration of the Easter season. As we hear about Jesus’ post-resurrection appearance today, as Jesus explains the reality of his death and resurrection, may we also gain understanding into the reality of the resurrection in our own lives. May the reality of the resurrection help us to bring the Gospel message to the world and evangelize others.
Lord Jesus, you are a fountain of God’s grace and mercy: Lord have mercy. Christ Jesus, you bring us peace and reconciliation: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus: you are the way that leads us to new life: Lord, have mercy
Prayers of the faithful: PRIEST: We pray that all of us may be drawn more intimately into God’s love and mercy. We offer our prayers today for our needs & the needs of the world:
1. For God’s Church, that we may hear the same call as the disciples in today’s Gospel, being witnesses to Christ’s resurrection in the world, we pray to the Lord.
2. For international cooperation in being good stewards of our environment and sharing the earth’s resources with others. We pray to the Lord.
3. For those who are struggling in their lives, for those battling mental illness, depression, or addictions, may they feel God encouraging them on their journey. We pray to the Lord.
4. For all who thirst for justice and an end to violence, hatred and prejudice in our cities, our neighborhoods, our country, throughout the world, and even here in CMCF. We pray to the Lord.
5. For all those who are sick. We pray for the men here who are sick and for their sick family members. We pray for healing for us in body, mind, and spirit. We pray to the Lord.
6. For those who have died, for their entry into eternal life. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. We pray to the Lord.
PRIEST: We are the people you shepherd, O God, the flock you guide. Hear these our prayers and graciously grant them through Christ, our Lord for ever and ever.
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