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

 

Celebrant: Gathered in the name of Christ, we humbly come before the Father to present our needs.

Deacon/Lector:

That the Church may be strengthened by the Spirit in its ministry of spreading the Good News of Jesus throughout the world, we pray to the Lord... 

That Church leaders may bear witness to God's gift and plan for marriage, and assist couples to live that vocation faithfully, we pray to the Lord...  

That our Christian lawmakers will actively promote justice through the legal means entrusted to them, we pray to the Lord...  

That all who despair because of a past abortion may open their hearts to repentance and the merciful forgiveness of the Lord, who heals the brokenhearted, we pray to the Lord...  

That the sick throughout the world may have the strength and wisdom to unite their sufferings to those of Christ, and obtain his peace and healing, we pray to the Lord...  

That the members of our parish community who have died may be welcomed into God’s kingdom, we pray to the Lord... 

Celebrant:

Almighty God, you are the source of our hope and strength.
As you answer our prayers, keep us always close to you, and bring us salvation.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.