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Risen Lord, as we celebrate your Divine Mercy, we come before you, knowing that you love us far more than we can possibly imagine. We know that your mercy and compassion embraces our beautiful but troubled world offering us healing and new life.
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As Pope Francis challenges our world to be merciful and compassionate to those who are in need or suffering through discrimination, disadvantage and disability, let us pray that all church leaders will inspire peace, greater understanding and hope. Risen Lord: hear our prayer
We pray for Peace in our World and especially for the people of the Ukraine; we pray that hearts and minds will be moved so that the violence stops, peace talks begin and so that the dead can be buried with dignity, mourners able to grieve, and rebuilding can begin. Risen Lord: hear our prayer
We pray for the government, scientists and all those in leadership positions as we emerge from the Pandemic. May they make wise decisions as we move forward, so that all communities are kept safe and healthy with renewed hope for the future. Risen Lord: hear our prayer
We pray for our parish family. May we value each other, build a supporting, loving community and be a living message of peace to the people in our family, friends and neighbours. Risen Lord: hear our prayer
Let us pause for a moment in silence as we bring to the Lord our personal prayers and intentions…………… Risen Lord: hear our prayer
We ask Mary our Mother to watch over, guide and protect us as we pray; Hail Mary…………………………………….
CELEBRANT
Risen Lord, hear us in your mercy and strengthen all for whom we pray, that they may know your presence and peace all their days, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen