Introduction: As we reach the end of the joyful Easter season, we conclude our celebration of the resurrected Christ with the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. May we present prayers of gratitude for the presence of the Holy Spirit and the resurrected Christ in our lives.
PRIEST: Penitential rite:
Lord Jesus, as you died on the cross as a sign of love: Lord have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you ascended into heaven and are seated at the right hand of the Father: Christ, have mercy.
Lord Jesus, you send us the Holy Spirit at Pentecost to bring us healing and peace: Lord have mercy.
Prayers of the faithful:
PRIEST: Let us pray today in the presence of the Holy Spirit for our brothers and sisters in our own local community and throughout the world.
1. For our Church, led by Pope Francis and Bishop Kopacz, as we seek to be a Church that preaches the Gospel to the world with justice and conviction. We pray to the Lord.
2. That the peace of the Holy Spirit may dwell in our hearts as we share that peace with others. We pray to the Lord.
3. For all who came into the Church at Easter, that they may grow in their appreciation for the gifts of the Holy Spirit that they have received. We pray to the Lord.
4. That all of us may discern the call that God has for us in life. We pray to the Lord.
5. For the men who are in vocational and educational programs here at CMCF. May the Lord bless their studies. We pray to the Lord.
6. For the sick of our community. For those who need healing in body, mind of spirit. Let us pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers we hold in our hearts. We pray to the Lord.
PRIEST: Merciful God, your gift of the Holy Spirit enables us to continue the mission of our savior Jesus Christ here on earth. Give us the courage to accept our mission as disciples of Christ. We make these prayers in the name of your Son, our risen Lord for ever and ever. AMEN.
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