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Intercessions for Easter Sunday

 

Priest

Let us pray with joy to Christ the Lord. He rose from the dead and is living now to intercede for us.

Reader

That the joy of the Resurrection may enlighten all in authority so that they may rule justly.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer.

That the joy of the Resurrection may comfort all who mourn, especially those affected by the fighting in Iraq and by hunger in Africa, so that they may have the courage to rebuild their lives.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer

That the joy of the Resurrection may be apparent in the lives of all baptised Christians so that they may help to bring others to the knowledge of your glory.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer.

That the joy of the Resurrection may inspire young people so that they may give generously of their time and talents in the religious life.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Our Lady had come through much sorrow to her joy in the Resurrection let us ask her to join her prayers to ours Hail Mary

In silence let us remember our own intentions

Priest

Lord we beseech you to answer our prayers which we make in faith Amen.