Introduction: In our readings today, we hear of Moses bringing forth water in the desert to satisfy the thirst of the people. We hear of Jesus presenting himself as the source of living water to the woman at the well. May all of us in the Catholic Church find in Christ the life-giving water that only that he can provide:
Priest - penitential rite -
Lord Jesus - you are a fountain of love and grace.
Christ Jesus - you are our peace and our reconciliation.
Lord Jesus - you are the way that leads us to new life.
Priest: As hope does not disappoint, we continue to place our hope in the Lord as we present our prayers this morning:
1. That we in the Church be a source of life-giving water for those who thirst for a spiritual home. We pray to the Lord.
2. We pray for those in the United States and throughout the world who do not have access to clean drinking water. We pray for those working to improve the water system in the city of Jackson. We pray to the Lord.
3. For all nuns and monks who serve in the Church. May they be blessed and strengthened in their vocations and their ministries. We pray to the Lord.
4. For those preparing for entry into the Church at the Easter. We pray to the Lord.
5. That all Christians may experience renewal and conversion in their lives of faith during this holy season of Lord. We pray to the Lord.
6. May we reach out to others in our community through the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. We pray to the Lord.
7. For our first responders, for the men in women in the military, for our veterans, and for our medical professionals. May the Lord continue to bless them and keep them safe. We pray to the Lord.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts today. For those who have asked for our prayers. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: God of goodness, we ask that you shower us with your blessings and respond to our every thirst. We present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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