Introduction: We continue our celebration of the Easter season on this fifth weekend of Easter. With great joy, we will celebrate first communion with our children at our Sunday morning mass at Holy Savior. We hear Jesus tell us today that our hearts should not be trouble, that our heavenly Father has many dwelling places, that Jesus will prepare a place for his disciples. With the hope of our faith, may the reality of the resurrection help us to bring the Gospel message to the world and to evangelize others.
Priest: Penitential Rite:
Lord Jesus - you will prepare a dwelling place for us.
Christ Jesus - you bring us the joy of your resurrection.
Lord Jesus - you bring us the hope of the eternal life in you.
Priest: With hope and trust, we bring our prayers today to our heavenly Father:
1. For our children who are receiving the Eucharist for the first time at Holy Savior this weekend. We pray that the Lord continue to lead them and guide them and their family as they continue to grow on their journey of faith. We pray to the Lord.
2. As we seek to follow Christ, that we in the Church may show the world the way to the Father. We pray to the Lord.
3. We pray that our national and world leaders choose the path of peace over the ways of violence and conflict. We pray for those communities and countries divided by violence and war. We pray for peace especially in the Middle East. We pray to the Lord.
4. For all deacons, whose ministry of service dates back to the early days of the Church. For all transitional and permanent deacons in our diocese. We continue to pray for Hunter Yentzen and Chris Halliwell as they continue their diaconate formation program. We pray to the Lord.
5. For those whose hearts are troubled. For those who have lost their way. For those who are in need of guidance and support. That they might find what they need in our community of faith. We pray to the Lord.
6. For the sick and afflicted of our community. We pray for healing in body, mind, and spirit. We pray to the Lord.
7. For our deceased family members and loved ones. 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: God of love and mercy, your son Jesus Christ shows us the way to you. Teach us to follow him more closely. Hear these our prayers that we make in his name, for he is our risen Lord for ever and ever. Amen.
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