The God of love is with us. As Children of that love, we now pray confidently in Jesus’ name and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
We pray for Pope Francis, all bishops and priests of the Church. Having been ordained in the Trinity, may the Holy Spirit continue to be their source of wisdom in their outreach to all peoples.
We pray for our own faith community. May we each recognise the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to us, and may we use them for our good and the betterment of others.
We pray for the sick and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be raised in the Spirit of Jesus to share eternal life through him.
Father of all, hear our prayers as we ask for peace, justice and healing in our world and in our Church. We make our prayer through Christ our Lord.