Prayers of the faithful - 3rd Sunday of Easter - 4 May 2025

Introduction: We continue our celebration of the Easter season on this third weekend of Easter. With great joy, we also celebrate first communion with our children this morning. As we hear about Jesus’ post-resurrection appearance today at the sea of Tiberias to the apostles, may we also gain understanding into the reality of the resurrection in our own lives. May the reality of the resurrection help us to bring the Gospel message to the world and evangelize others. 

Priest: Penitential Rite: 

Lord Jesus, you are a fountain of God’s grace and mercy: Lord have mercy.


Christ Jesus, you give us strength in the Eucharist: Christ, have mercy. 

Lord Jesus: you are the way that leads us to new life: Lord, have mercy 

Prayers of the faithful:
PRIEST: We pray that all of us may be drawn more intimately into God’s love and mercy. We offer our prayers today for our needs and the needs of the world around us.


1. For God’s holy Church, that we may hear the call to be witnesses to Christ’s resurrection in the world, we pray to the Lord.


2. For international cooperation in being good stewards of our environment and in sharing the earth’s resources. We pray to the Lord.


3. For those who are struggling in their lives, for those battling mental health issues, depression, or addictions, may they feel God’s encouragement on their journey. We pray to the Lord.


4. For all who thirst for justice and an end to violence, hatred and prejudice in our neighborhoods, our cities, and throughout the world. We pray to the Lord.

5. For our children receiving first holy communion this morning. May they feel the joy of receiving Christ in their lives through the Eucharist. We pray to the Lord. 


6. For the sick and shut-ins of our parish community. For healing in body, mind, and spirit.  We pray to the Lord. 

7. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, for their entry into eternal life. We pray to the Lord. 


8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. We pray to the Lord. 

PRIEST: We are the people you shepherd, O God, the flock you guide. Hear these our prayers and graciously grant them through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord for ever and ever.