Lord Jesus - you came to earth as a humble servant - Lord have mercy.
Christ Jesus - you are the son of Mary - Christ have mercy.
Lord Jesus - you meet us in the reality of our lives - Lord have mercy.
Prayers of the faithful:
Let us unite our prayers with the prayers of Mary as we celebrate the feast of the visitation today. Let us pray for our needs, the needs of the Church, and the needs of the world.
1. For our governmental leaders and our Church leaders - that they may be faithful disciples like Mary, our Blessed Mother.
2. That all the nations of the world and their leaders may work for true economic justice and lead the people in unity and solidarity. We pray that we all might work toward an end to war, terrorism, and violence.
3. For the poor, the stranger, and the oppressed: that they may be welcomed by all Christians and our community.
4. That all youth, like Mary, may be open to God’s call in their lives, that they may say “yes” to serving others.
5. That all of us may trust in Mary’s intercessions and imitate her faith and her virtues.
6. For the sick and shut-ins, for healing for all of us in body, mind, and spirit.
7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.
Gracious God, you called Mary to visit her cousin Elizabeth in her time of need. Hear the prayers of your children and grant them in the name of your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.
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