10 April 2025 - prayers of the faithful - Thursday of the 5th week of Lent

Lord Jesus, you raise us to new life: Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you forgive us our sins: Christ, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you feed us with your body and blood: Lord, have mercy.

Priest: With faith and hope, we bring our prayers to our heavenly Father:

1. For an end to war and violence. That we all may be peacemakers in the brokenness of the world. 

2. For people who need healing and wholeness and their lives. We pray that they may seek forgiveness and reconciliation. 

3. For those who are battling addictions. For those struggling with depression and mental health issues. 

4. That through the gift of compassion, we may treat others as we wish to be treated. May we hear God calling us to the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. 

5. For those are sick, at home, in the hospital, and in the nursing home. For healing in body, mind and spirit.  

6. For our loved ones and family members who have entered enteral life.  For the souls in purgatory.  

Priest: God of love and compassion, we ask that you look lovingly on your people and grant us your gracious help, through Jesus Christ our Lord forever and ever.  Amen.