Introduction: In the middle of the holy season of Lent, we celebrate Laetare Sunday, characterized by the liturgical color of rose. We rejoice today that Jesus’ journey to the cross do not end with his placement in the tomb. As we hear the story of Nicodemus in the Gospel today, we pray that we also may continue to learn how to be a better disciple of Christ in the midst of our Lenten journey. Please kneel in silence.
Penitential Rite:
Lord Jesus, you are the beloved son of God.
Christ Jesus, you summon the sinner to repentance.
Lord Jesus, you call us out of darkness into light.
Priest: Every day, the works of the Lord are made visible by our faith. As we place our trust in the Lord, let us now turn to him with our needs, the needs of our brothers and sisters, and the needs of the Church:
1. For the Church, that the light we shine upon the world will help spread the love of Christ to all God’s children, we pray to the Lord.
2. For those who live in the darkness of war, violence, and poverty: that they may find hope in the light of Christ, we pray to the Lord.
3. For those in our RCIA program who will be entering the Church on Easter weekend. That they may realize the grace of God at work in their lives. We also pray for our youth preparing for the sacrament of confirmation. We pray to the Lord.
4. That the new life we see in nature in the springtime may be reflected in the renewal of our mission in the world, we pray to the Lord.
5. For the faithful departed, for their entry into eternal life. For healing for our sick and shut-ins. We pray to the Lord.
6. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts, for our intentions spoken and unspoken, we pray to the Lord.
Priest: Lord of light, we pray that your light may ever guide us on our way. We make our prayers today through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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