General Intercessions for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Cycle B
Celebrant: We have received the gift of faith through baptism. Let us nurture this gift with prayer as we bring our needs before our generous and loving God.
Deacon/Lector:
That the Church may always remain a steadfast symbol of God's
light to humanity and his continued love for the world, we pray to the Lord...
That Church leaders may be faithful to the call of the Gospel to love God above
all things and reflect that love in their actions, we pray to the Lord...
That world leaders may turn to God and seek his guidance and grace as they serve
the needs of their people, we pray to the Lord...
That in the saving power of Jesus' Name, the hungry may be satisfied, the
stranger may be welcomed, and the unborn may be protected, we pray to the
Lord...
That each of may truly live in the Easter spirit and be grateful for the new
life given to us through Jesus' death and resurrection, we pray to the Lord...
That the faithful departed may rest for all eternity in the loving embrace of
the Lord, we pray to the Lord...
Celebrant:
God our Father, you care for us with your compassion. Answer
our prayers, grant us your grace, and keep us close to the true Shepherd, Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen