General Intercessions for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, Cycle A
Celebrant: As we continue our Lenten journey, let us not grow weary of begging the Lord for all our needs.
Deacon/Lector:
That our Holy Father and all bishops may be given light and strength to carry out their vocation as successors of the apostles, we pray to the Lord...
That government leaders may work untiringly for that justice which is the foundation for peace, we pray to the Lord...
That those chosen to receive the Sacrament of Baptism this Easter may continue to be enlightened by Christ the Savior, we pray to the Lord...
That our society may be cured of spiritual blindness and rediscover the equal dignity of the unborn, the terminally ill, those on death row, and all who are oppressed, we pray to the Lord...
For an increase of vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life, we pray to the Lord...
That those who are ill may be comforted, and those who have died may be welcomed into eternal joy, we pray to the Lord...
Celebrant:
Father,
grant that as we bring our needs before you,
we may see your Son more clearly,
and receive his gift of holiness.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.