Lord Jesus, you were sent to preach the good news: 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 St Mark and all the saints, let us make our prayers to the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1. As Jesus called men and women as his disciples to leave their past behind and to follow him, may you look with mercy upon those whom he calls today.
2. Jesus told his disciples not to be afraid and breathed on them his gift of peace. May you look with mercy on the world into which he sent them out, and give us the peace for which we long.
3. Jesus formed a company of disciples who were both servant leaders and friends. May you look with mercy upon our families and our friends and upon the communities in which we serve.
4. Jesus sent out disciples to preach and heal the sick. May you look with mercy on all those who yearn to hear his good news of salvation. We pray for those who are sick in mind, body, or spirit.
5. Jesus promised his followed him that they would share the banquet of God's kingdom. May you look with mercy on those who walked with Christ in this life and now have passed through death.
6. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.
Priest: Almighty God, grant that your Church may faithfully hold and make known the faith that has come to us through Mark and the other members of the community of saints, that with them, we may inherit the glories of eternal life. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. Amen.
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