Introduction - Throughout the history of the Church, we have had men and women who have led exemplary lives of holiness. We celebrate these men and women in our celebration of All Saints day today. May we imitate their great courage, their strong faith, and their abiding love.
Lord Jesus - you bless the poor in Spirit - Lord have mercy.
Christ Jesus - you call us to holiness - Christ have mercy.
Lord Jesus - you proclaim God’s justice and peace - Lord have mercy.
PRIEST: As we unite our prayers with the prayers of the community of saints in our celebration of All Saints Day, we present our prayers to our merciful God:
1. We pray for the Holy Catholic Church, Pope Francis, Bishop Joseph Kopacz, and all of our church leaders lay, for wisdom and clarity of mission as they lead God’s people, we pray to the Lord.
2. For the leaders of the nations, that they would promote justice, holiness, and respect for human life as they work together for the common good, we pray to the Lord.
3. For our parish community here at Holy Savior and Immaculate Conception, that we would model our lives after the holy men and women of God, we pray to the Lord:
4. In thanksgiving for the saints of God, for the love and mercy they have shown to the world, and for the example of faith they give us, we pray to the Lord:
5. For those who are sick or suffering in any way, may they be comforted with the love of Christ. For healing for all of us in mind, body, and spirit. We pray to the Lord:
6. For all those who have died. May the light of Christ shine upon them. In a special way, we pray for the souls in purgatory, we pray to the Lord:
7. For our own personal needs and intentions that we recall in the silence of our hearts, we pray to the Lord:
PRIEST: As we honor the saints today in a special way, we make these prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever. AMEN.
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