CELEBRANT
Gathered in the presence of our almighty Father, we pray with confidence for the needs of the Church and the world.
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We pray for all church leaders that they may inspire us to be a people of hope, retaining a vision of a just and peaceful world, fit for future generations. Risen Lord: hear our prayer
As we recognise God’s presence in the breaking and sharing of bread, may our eyes be opened to seeing the importance of sharing our bounty with the poorest and most vulnerable communities across our world. Risen Lord: hear our prayer
We pray that peaceful solutions will be found in the Ukraine and that those responsible for peace talks and negotiation will be strengthened by the gifts of patience and understanding as they face their challenging task. Risen Lord: hear our prayer
We pray that we may appreciate the importance of forgiveness and the power of the sacrament of reconciliation in our lives. Help us to repair damaged relationships and bring us to greater understanding of those we know and love. 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 bring peace and hope into our lives as we pray; Hail Mary………
CELEBRANT
Almighty Father, in your compassion and love we ask you to hear our prayers and be with us to strengthen and support us each day through your beloved Son, Christ our Lord Amen