General Intercessions for the Second Sunday of Easter, Cycle B
Celebrant: Our heavenly Father loves us and cares for our needs. In faith, we bring our prayers to him with confidence inspired by the Resurrection of his Son.
Deacon/Lector:
That the Church may be empowered by the Spirit to share the
faith with all the world, and for an abundance of good and holy shepherds to
lead us, we pray to the Lord...
That Church leaders will bear witness to the good news of the resurrection and
stay true to the mission entrusted to them, we pray to the Lord...
That national leaders will be blessed with the wisdom to always work for the
good of their citizens, we pray to the Lord...
That as the apostles put their resources at the service of the needy, so we may
support the efforts of pregnancy resource centers that provide alternatives to
abortion, we pray to the Lord...
That those who are ill may experience the healing power of Christ through the
care of those dedicated to their care, we pray to the Lord...
That those who have died may have their sins forgiven through God's grace and
mercy and may share fully in the promise of the Resurrection, we pray to the
Lord...
Celebrant:
Loving Father, we offer these prayers to you today with
confidence in your constant love for us, and through the merits of Christ your
Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and
ever. Amen.