26 May 2020 - Prayers of the faithful - 7th week of Easter

Lord Jesus - you are the spirit of truth - Lord have mercy. 
Lord Jesus - you care for the hungry and the lonely - Christ have mercy. 
Lord Jesus - you bring us justice and peace - Lord have mercy. 

PRIEST: As many of us face a lot of tension and anxiety and unknown in our lives right now, let us raise our minds and hearts in prayer to God:  
1. May our Church and its leaders help us to go out and make disciples of all nations. .
2. May Christ’s spirit of truth, goodness, and love guide all of our governmental leaders, bringing peace to the people, and care to the weak, the sick, the hungry and the homeless.  
3. We pray for all those who have committed their lives, both at home and abroad, to communicating the word of God.
4. We pray for all involved in the world of communications and media. We pray especially that their work may serve the cause of truth and justice and bring real benefits to all.
5. We pray for the sick, those affected by the pandemic, and those who need Christ’s healing presence in their lives.  
6. We bow our heads and remember in silence our own personal intentions and the intentions of those who have asked for our prayers.
PRIEST:  Father, may your love and compassion be constantly with us in our lives.   Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.