Prayers of the the faithful - 25 May 2025 - 6th Sunday of Easter

Introduction: Today, we continue our celebration of the Easter season. Our Gospel today helps us to reflect upon the meaning of Christ’s resurrection and the promises of the coming of the Holy Spirit, who will accompany us on our journey of faith. Let us pray the we open up our lives to the workings of the Holy Spirit, to lead us and guide us each day. 

Priest: Penitential Rite: 

Lord Jesus, you open the way to eternal life:  Lord, have mercy.

Christ Jesus, you release us from the power of sin and death, Christ have mercy.  

Lord Jesus, you sent us the Holy Spirit to be our advocate: Lord, have mercy.

Prayers of the Faithful

Priest: We now bring our prayers for our needs and the needs of the world before our merciful Father, led by the Holy Spirit of truth and justice: 

1. That we in the holy Church might live in the light of the risen Christ and show the world the Father’s love and compassion. We pray to the Lord.

2. For peace in the world, for an end to violence and destruction. We pray that all of us may be instruments of God’s peace. We pray to the Lord. 

3. For governmental leaders, that they may govern their people with wisdom and justice. We pray to the Lord.

4. For all those newly baptized this Easter season. For those who received the sacrament of first holy communion. That they may feel the Holy Spirit with them and share God’s love with others. We pray to the Lord.

5. For all of our children and youth, that God will continue to accompany them on their journey, especially during their summer travel and activities.  We pray to the Lord.  

6. As we commemorate Memorial Day, we pray for those who gave up their lives serving our country in the military. We pray to the Lord. 

7. For the sick and afflicted. For healing in our lives. We pray to the Lord. 

8. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed. We pray to the Lord. 

9. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. For our prayer intentions spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord. 

Priest: Heavenly Father, we rejoice in the presence of your risen Son and we humbly ask you to listen our prayers today and to answer them in his name, for his is our Lord for ever and ever. Amen.