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

Priest: Penitential Rite: 

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


Christ Jesus, you give us strength in the Eucharist. 

Lord Jesus: you are the way that leads us to new life. 

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, the needs of the world, and the needs of the Church.


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 we reach out to our brothers to provide support. 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 for peace here at CMCF. We pray to the Lord.

5. For the men who entered the Church on Easter weekend. May they feel the joy of receiving Christ in their lives through the Eucharist. We pray to the Lord. 


6. For healing for those who are sick or afflicted in body, mind, and spirit.  We pray to the Lord. 

7. For our loved ones and family members who have died. 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.