General Intercessions for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B

Celebrant: We now present our needs, and those of the world, to our loving and compassionate God.

Deacon/Lector:

That the leaders of the Church may continue to spread God’s word with joy to the people of the world, we pray to the Lord... 

That the governments of all nations seek just and peaceful solutions to conflict, we pray to the Lord... 

That those who suffer from oppression or violence may draw strength from the suffering of Jesus and have the support of caring people, we pray to the Lord... 

That Scripture's teaching that our lives and bodies belong to the Lord may increase our reverence for all human life, and our awareness that only God can give it or take it away, we pray to the Lord... 

That unity among Christians, and their collaboration for the good of society, may increase, we pray to the Lord...

That those who have died may rest in the peace of the heavenly kingdom, we pray to the Lord...

Celebrant:

Father, every good gift comes from you.
We trust you today to hear our prayers,
and grant us every grace we need to serve you faithfully.  
We pray through Jesus Christ, our Lord.

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