Introduction to penitential rite:
Today we celebrate the feast of Christ the King. At the end of time, this king will come in glory to judge the living and the dead. He will ask how we treated the hungry and thirsty, the stranger, the naked, those sick and in prison. As we prepare ourselves to honor Christ the King in our mass today, let us call to mind the times we failed in love.
Lord Jesus, we will follow you, for you are our king - Lord have mercy.
Christ Jesus, we believe in you, for you are the truth and the way - Christ have mercy.
Lord Jesus, we receive you, for you bring us new life. Lord have mercy.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to ever lasting life. Amen.
Introduction to the Creed: Honoring Christ as our Good Shepherd and our king, let us profess our faith in him:
Prayers of the faithful:
Priest: Let us present our prayers to God, as we celebrate Christ as our King and the shepherd who cares for all the flock:
1. For those in leadership roles in the Church, including Pope Francis and Bishop Joseph Kopacz - that they may show the kindness and sensitivity of the Good Shepherd.
2. For leaders of governments and nations, that they may work for justice and truth.
3. That we always give a warm welcome to the poor, the refugee, the immigrant, and the stranger in our midst.
4. For our brothers and sisters in prison, for our sick and shut-ins, and for those who are struggling with addiction, depression, and mental illness: that we may not forget our duty to care for them and their families, that we may never forget to show them love and compassion.
5. For those who have passed beyond this world. For those departed loved ones who we pray for during this month of remembrance.
6. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.
Priest: Loving God, caring shepherd, as you look after us at every moment of our lives, we ask that you hear the prayers that we make, in trust and faith, through Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever. Amen
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