Introduction: We hear of Jesus being transfigured on the mountaintop in the presence of some of his disciples in today’s Gospel. As Jesus was transfigured, we also have the opportunity and invitation to transform our lives of faith, to shine like the sun. May today’s celebration of the Eucharist strengthen us to transfigure our lives and make our lives more closely conform to the Lord.
Priest: God promised blessing upon the children of Abraham. Let us have confidence to ask for those blessings upon us and our brothers and sisters in need:
1. That we in the Church work toward transforming the lives of those with spiritual and material needs. We pray to the Lord.
2. That we be good stewards of our earth and our resources. We pray to the Lord.
3. For those who are struggling through life and who struggle with addictions, depression, and anxiety. For healing for them. We pray to the Lord.
4. For those who are preparing for entry into the Church. For our children and youth who are preparing for first communion and confirmation. May they grow ever closer to Christ during this holy season of Lent. We pray to the Lord.
5. For healing for the sick and the afflicted in body, mind, and spirit. We pray to the Lord.
6. That we may grow closer to Christ in his real presence in the Eucharist. May we live out the spirit of the Eucharist each day on our journey of faith. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayer intentions we hold in the silence of our hearts. For those who have asked for our prayers. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: Heavenly Father, may we please you by our words and our actions as we give witness to you in our lives. Hear our prayers and grant them through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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