Penitential rite:
Lord Jesus, you were sent to preach the good news of light in the darkness of the world: Lord, have mercy.
Christ Jesus, you were sent to plant in our hearts the spark of eternal life: Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you were sent to reconcile us to yourself by the shedding of your blood: Lord, have mercy.
Prayers of the faithful:
Priest: Encouraged by our fellowship with all the saints, let us make our prayers to the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1. Your Son called men and women to leave their past behind and to follow him as his disciples in the way of the cross. Look with mercy upon those whom he calls today, with those he marks with the cross
and makes his disciples within the Church.
2. Your Son told his disciples not to be afraid and breathed on them his gift of peace. Look with mercy upon the world into which he sent them out, and give it that peace for which it longs. We pray for an end to war, violence, and terrorism.
3. Your Son formed around him a company who were no longer servants but friends. He called all those who obeyed him his brother and sister. Look with mercy upon our families and our friends and upon the communities in which we share.
4. Your Son sent out disciples to preach and heal the sick. Look with mercy on all those who yearn to hear the good news of salvation, and renew among your people the gifts of healing. We pray for those who are sick in mind, body, or spirit.
5. Your Son promised to those who followed him that they would sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel and would share the banquet of the kingdom. According to your promise, look with mercy on those who have walked with Christ in this life and now have passed through death.
Priest: Almighty God, grant that your Church may faithfully hold and make known the faith that has come to us through Mark the Evangelist and the other Evangelists and Apostles, that with them and all your saints we may inherit the glories of eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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