Introduction: Today, we continue our celebration of the Easter season, reflecting on the meaning of Christ’s resurrection and the promises of the Holy Spirit who will accompany us on our journey. Let us pray for the coming of the Holy Spirit every day into our lives as we call to mind our sins:
Penitential rite:
Lord Jesus, you open the way to eternal life: Lord, have mercy.
Christ Jesus, you release us from the power of sin and death, Christ have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you sent us the Holy Spirit to be our advocate and guide: Lord, have mercy.
Prayers of the Faithful
Priest: We now bring our prayers for the needs of the world before our merciful Father, led by the Holy Spirit of truth and justice:
1. For the holy Church, that we might live in the light of the risen Christ and show the world the Father’s love and compassion, we pray to the Lord.
2. For peace in the world, for an end to violence and destruction, we pray to the Lord.
3. For governmental leaders, that they may govern with wisdom and justice, we pray to the Lord.
4. For all those newly baptized this Easter season, for those who received the sacraments of confirmation and first holy communion, that they may feel the Holy Spirit with them and share God’s love with others through their words and actions, me pray to the Lord.
5. For all of our children and youth, that God will continue to accompany them on their journey, we pray to the Lord.
6. For the sick and shut-ins, for good health and healing in their lives, we pray to the Lord.
7. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, we pray to the Lord.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts, for our prayer intentions spoken and unspoken, we pray to the Lord.
Priest: Heavenly Father, we rejoice in the presence of your risen Son and we humbly ask you to listen our prayers today and to answer them in the name of our risen Lord for ever and ever. Amen.
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