Prayers of Intercession
4th Sunday of Easter (Year B)
21st April 2024
We pray for Pope Francis and all the leaders of the Church: may they be enlightened by the example of the Good Shepherd to lead us to the Kingdom of Justice, Love and Peace.
Lord in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
We pray for world leaders that they will always put the needs of those who are poorest and most vulnerable first. May God grant them the wisdom to make good decisions and seek the wellbeing of all.
Lord in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
We pray for all those driven to migration by persecution, war, climate change or need, especially those who have died on their journey. May we acknowledge their needs and resolve to help.
Lord in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
We pray for all who dedicate their lives to caring for sick children, the developmentally disabled, the elderly, or terminally ill: that God will renew them and fill them with energy and love.
Lord in your mercy. R. Hear our prayer.
We pray that young people may listen carefully to God’s invitations and courageously respond to God with trusting faith and generous love. We pray also for vocations to the priesthood and the Religious life.
Lord in your mercy R. Hear our prayer
We pray for all those who have died, remembering particularly: Nicola Jackson, Jim Naylor, Mike Scoltock, and Bill Ward, may they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Lord in your mercy R. Hear our prayer
