The more we pray for someone, the more that blessing rests on them, for no prayer made in faith remains unanswered, even if the manner of its answering is hidden from us.
SAINT GERTRUDE THE GREAT
PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
The Ascension of the Lord June 1, 2025 Priest: Let us prayerfully offer our petitions to God, who has sent us his Son.
That the church with its bishops, priests, and deacons continue Christ’s work of forgiveness and conversion; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That the leaders of nations be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, seeking to build up all peoples with justice; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That those who are alone, may they find visitors who bring them the consolation and hope of the Holy Spirit; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That those who care for the very old and the very ill be blessed with cheerful hearts and gentle hands, let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That this community may live more and more as a people of the end times, anxiously awaiting the return of Christ by word and deed: let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That we pray for all the children who today, for the first time, will receive the Lord Jesus in Holy Communion. May they love Him with all their hearts and forever live faithfully. Let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That all who are sick and suffering, especially Deacon Rob,Marie Moises, Rose Sgro and Vivian Palardy; that they receive healing hope and tender love; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer.
That all who have died including Rozi Zorko and Rodeo Santos, may they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer. Priest: God, whose communion, increase our communion with you and one another. This we ask through Christ our Lord.
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 25, 2025
Priest: As sisters and brothers of the risen Lord, we come to our Father with our concerns. That the servants of the servants of God be guided by the Holy Spirit in all their decisions; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
That nations nearby us and nations across the world: may diplomacy, partnership, and solidarity guide our policies; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
That those suffering in mind, body and spirit: may they find new life and comfort in this Easter season; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
That all who are sick and suffering, especially Deacon Rob,Marie Moises, Alex Hubley; that they receive healing hope and tender love; let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
That all who have died including Rozi Zorko and Rodeo Santos, may they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection; let us pray to the Lord…Lord, hear our prayer. That those who are gathered here today: may we be filled with charity toward and gratitude for our fellow members in the Body of Christ: let us pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest: In the power of the Advocate, we have come, God of all nations, with these prayers. We ask you to answer them according to the needs of all. We pray in Jesus’ name.