Introduction: As we continue to commemorate the Easter season we celebrate the new life we receive in the resurrection of Christ. We pray that we may grow in our understanding of the Easter season and the reality of the resurrection in our lives of faith. We hear the Gospel story of the Road to Emmaus today, of how two of Christ’s disciples recognize him in the breaking of the bread. May all of us always be open to recognize the Lord in our midst.
Lord Jesus - you are the Lamb of God.
Christ Jesus - you are the living word of God.
Lord Jesus - you bring us new life.
Priest: God continues to work his mighty deeds, wonders, and signs in our midst. With confidence, we present our prayers to our merciful God.
1. For the Church, that all of us may strive to recognize Jesus’ voice when he speaks to us through Scripture, through prayer, and through others, we pray to the Lord.
2. For those affected by violence and conflict in the world, that they may know peace, justice and comfort, we pray to the Lord.
3. For those whose life journey is coming to an end, that they may look forward in joy to eternal life with the Lord. We pray for the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed. We pray to the Lord.
4. That we as a parish and as a diocese may feel new energy and new zeal in our community outreach and evangelization, we pray to the Lord.
5. For the continued recovery efforts for those communities recovering from the tornados and storms here in Mississippi and throughout our country, we pray to the Lord.
6. For those who entered the Church on Easter weekend, for their continued journey of faith and for the spirit of the resurrection that is alive in their hearts, we pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts, for our intentions spoken and unspoken, we pray to the Lord.
Priest: Loving God, as you show us the path of life, as your son accompanies us on our path, we ask that you hear the prayers that we make and ask that your grant them according to you will. We make our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our risen Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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