Introduction: This weekend, we reach the end of the joyful Easter season. We very appropriately conclude our celebration of the resurrected Christ with the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. May our prayers today be prayers of gratitude and thanksgiving for the presence of the Holy Spirit and the resurrected Christ in our lives.
Priest - penitential rite
Lord Jesus - you send us the Holy Spirit as our advocate - Lord have mercy.
Christ Jesus - you are seated at the right hand of the father - Christ have mercy.
Lord Jesus - you call us to a life of discipleship - Lord have mercy.
Prayers -
Priest: In faith and confidence on this joyful Pentecost weekend, we bring our prayers to our loving and merciful God:
1. For the Holy Catholic Church, for Pope Leo XIV and for all our bishops, priests, deacons, and lay leaders, that they be guided by the Holy Spirit as they lead the people of God. We pray to the Lord.
2. For the leaders of the nations, that they would develop the fruits of the Spirit, and act with love, kindness, and peace, working together for the common good. We pray to the Lord.
3. For our local community and its needs: that we may act as witnesses to Christ’s love and mercy as we love our neighbors as ourselves. We pray to the Lord.
4. For our parish community: that we open ourselves to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. We pray to the Lord.
5. For those who are sick, suffering, homeless, or unemployed. For the poor and those suffering from addictions. For healing and wholeness. We pray to the Lord.
6. For our family members and loved ones who have died. For the repose of their souls and for their entry into eternal life. We pray to the Lord.
7. For our own needs and intentions that we now recall in our hearts. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: We lift up our prayers today and ask for the gifts of the Spirit to animate our lives of faith. We present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our risen Lord forever and ever.
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