Introduction: We celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday on this 2nd Sunday of Easter. God’s mercy for his people has its purest expression in the sacrifice of his beloved son. God’s mercy continues to flow into our world and into all creation until the end of time. We pray that we may be merciful and forgiving to others as we share the precious gift of God’s mercy.
Priest - Penitential rite:
Lord Jesus, your resurrection stands as the great sign of your Father’s love.
Christ Jesus, you give us new birth and living hope. Lord Jesus, you give us your Easter peace.
Priest: God’s mercy endures forever and his love is everlasting. As we are assured of God’s eternal love and mercy, we pray for those in need of his love and mercy today:
1. That we in the Church be instruments of God’s mercy wherever and whenever it is needed in the world. We pray to the Lord.
2. That the peace that the risen Lord offered his first disciples reign over the whole world, particularly in countries and communities afflicted by war, violence, conflict, or terrorism. We pray especially for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine. We pray for the safety of the men and women in the military. We pray to the Lord.
3. For continued recovery and renewal in communities hit by natural disasters. We pray to the Lord.
4. For those in our parish and throughout the Diocese who entered the Church at Easter. For our children who will receive the sacrament of first holy communion. For the youth who were confirmed by Bishop Kopacz last week. May their witness of faith serve as an inspiration to us. We pray to the Lord.
5. May Christians everywhere recognize the Lord in our midst: in God’s holy word, in the Eucharist, in those around us, and in those in need. We pray to the Lord.
6. For healing for the sick and the afflicted. For those in the hospital, hospice, and nursing home. For healing in body, mind, and spirit. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the faithful departed, for their entry into enteral life. We pray to the Lord.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. For our intentions spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: Merciful God, hear our prayers for all in need. Kindle our own generosity within us so that we may share the blessings you bestow upon us. We make our prayers through your son, Jesus Christ, our risen Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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