Fifth Sunday of Easter-2000                                                              

Intercessions

Reader:

We pray for the universal Church. May her bishops and priests may be faithful to prayer like the first apostles and be given the courage to accept his call. (pause) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for those who fulfil a ministry in the Church. May they have the esteem of the whole community and be filled with the Holy Spirit and with wisdom. (pause) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for the world, especially those areas experiencing conflict, political unrest and corruption, that Christ, the Lord of all truth and life, may lead mankind to desire justice, peace and integrity. (pause) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for all the members of our community. Grant that we may be part of the living vine of the Church so that our lives each day will reflect our close connection with Christ. (pause) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for all who are sick, especially Martin Scott, that they may be strengthened by the power of your love and find healing in the light of your grace. (pause) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for all those who have died, that they may find eternal peace in the place which Christ has prepared for them, the Kingdom of God. (pause) Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We ask Our Lady to join her prayers with ours as we say Hail Mary…

Let us pray for a few moments in silence

Priest:

God our Father, we ask you to listen to all our prayers because we make them in faith and in the name of your Son, Jesus, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.