20 May 2026 - prayers of the faithful for Wednesday of the 7th week of Easter

Lord Jesus - you are seated at the right hand of the Father. 

Christ Jesus - you intercede for us. 

Lord Jesus - you are sending us the Holy Spirit

Priest - With Easter joy in our hearts, let us present our prayers to our heavenly Father:

1. That all missionaries, catechists, and evangelizers boldly proclaim Christ’s Gospel message to the world. 

2. That we in the Church may hear the voice of the Good Shepherd calling out to us. 

3. That God will strengthen our Church leaders, guiding them in accompanying us into a deeper relationship with God. 

4. For all who are discerning a call to ministry in the Church. That they may listen deep within for the voice of Christ. 

5. For all who do not know God or who are seeking something more in their lives.  That the Holy Spirit will instill a hunger and thirst within them. 

6. For peace and healing in the world. 

7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts today.

Priest: We present our prayers today through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.