INTERCESSIONS FOR 4th SUNDAY OF LENT YEAR A

Priest:

The Lord is our Shepherd;

we rejoice in his goodness and kindness
and bring before him our needs and the needs of the world.

Reader:

We pray that church leaders will be good teachers
and bring the light of Christ’s love to all.
(Pause) Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

We pray for countries that are suffering the dark days of war,
that they will stop fighting
and make peace with one another.
(Pause) Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

We pray for all those who are finding life difficult;
may the love and kindness of their families and friends
be a ray of hope in their darkness.
(Pause) Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

We pray for the sick and disabled
and especially for those who cannot see,
that the inner light of God’s love
may shine in them.
(Pause) Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

We pray for all mothers:
may the Lord enlighten them and bless them,
especially during difficult times.
(Pause) Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

We pray for ourselves;
that we may become children of light,
living in goodness and truth
and lighting the way for others.
(Pause) Lord, in your mercy. – Hear our prayer.

Let us ask Mary, the Mother of Jesus, to pray with us as we say -
Hail Mary.

Now we pray for a while in silence.

Priest:

Heavenly Father, hear these prayers and the prayers of our hearts
and grant what we need, through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.