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

Celebrant: God has called us to be his faithful followers.  With confidence we pray for our needs and those of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Deacon/Lector:

That the Church may be an example to the world of what it means to grow in the love of God and to share his love with others, we pray to the Lord... 

That world leaders may serve the needs of all people with wisdom and compassion, we pray to the Lord... 

That each of us may be the Lord's prophets by speaking up for vulnerable people -- both born and unborn -- who cannot speak for themselves, we pray to the Lord... 

That the sick and suffering and all who work with them may effectively communicate the gentle love that Jesus has for them, we pray to the Lord... 

That our national sporting events may promote character, unity, and virtue in our personal and social lives, we pray to the Lord...

That all who have died may be united to the risen Christ in the heavenly kingdom, we pray to the Lord...

Celebrant:

Father, hear our prayers and draw us closer to you.
May we grow in faith and serve you more generously each day.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.