General Intercessions for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Cycle A
Celebrant: With trust in the Risen Lord, let us offer Him our petitions.
Deacon/Lector:
That the upcoming visit of Pope Benedict to the United States may bear fruit in the hearts and minds of all, especially the young, we pray to the Lord...
That world leaders may pursue the path of true peace, which is based on justice and the protection of human rights, we pray to the Lord...
That many may hear and answer the call to become priests, deacons, and religious brothers and sisters, we pray to the Lord...
That as followers of Jesus, who came that all may have life, we may actively oppose abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, and all assaults on human dignity, we pray to the Lord...
That those who are ill may be surrounded by the love, prayers, and concern of all the followers of Christ, we pray to the Lord...
That those who have died may be granted the fullness of life and resurrection, we pray to the Lord...
Celebrant:
Father,
We thank you for your Son, the Good Shepherd.
May we be faithful to Him,
As He protects us from evil
And leads us to all that is good,
For He is Lord forever and ever. Amen.