General Intercessions for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Cycle C

Celebrant: God's grace has touched us all, and in its strength we now have the courage to present to Him all our needs.

Deacon/Lector:

That all who serve as ambassadors of Christ by preaching His word may be renewed in faith and in fidelity to their mission, we pray to the Lord...

That the nations of the world may enjoy peace and stability, and work in mutual harmony, we pray to the Lord...

For our Jewish brothers and sisters, that God who once gave them the promised land may enable them to grow in faithfulness to His Covenant, we pray to the Lord...

For all those who have had or participated in abortion, that they may trust in the Father of mercies, who always welcomes His repentant children, we pray to the Lord…

That those in our families and our parish who experience illness or loneliness may also experience God's grace and consolation, we pray to the Lord...

That all our departed brothers and sisters may have eternal rest and joy, we pray to the Lord...

Celebrant:

Father, 
may we who have strayed from your friendship
also experience your forgiveness
and the answers to the prayers 
we have placed before You today.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.