CELEBRANT
Let us offer our intercessions to the Lord for the Church and for peace in the world.
READER
We pray that all leaders in the Church may be blessed with the fruits of the Holy Spirit enabling them to be courageous witnesses of the Resurrection of Jesus. We pray: Send us your spirit and hear our prayer
Today as we mark World Communication Day, may God grant us the skills and spiritual strength to spread the Good News of the gospel in our words and actions. We pray: Send us your spirit and hear our prayer
May leaders of all nations work for peace by supporting programmes that enable people of different backgrounds and religions to work in harmony for the common good. Help us to teach our children and young people tolerance and respect for people of other faiths and cultures. We pray that knowledge and greater understanding will foster improved community relations. We pray: Send us your spirit and hear our prayer
We pray that social media may be used responsibly and to benefit both our personal and working lives in a positive way. Grant us the courage to reject negative aspects that may harm us personally or cause offence to others. We pray: Send us your spirit and hear our prayer
Let us pause for a moment in silence as we bring to the Lord our personal prayers and intentions ……. We pray: Send us your spirit and hear our prayer
We ask Mary our mother to bring peace and healing especially to those who are sick as we pray; Hail Mary…………………………….
CELEBRANT
Hear our prayers, O Lord. Open our eyes to see the hope you offer and inspire us to follow you faithfully, through Christ our Lord. Amen