General Intercessions for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Cycle B

Celebrant: Jesus teaches us that we depend on the love of God and one another. With courage and faith, let us present our needs to our Father.

Deacon/Lector:

That the Church may continue to make Jesus known to the world through words of hope and works of love, we pray to the Lord...

That world leaders may cooperate with one another in an effort to seek peace and prosperity for all, we pray to the Lord...

That all mothers may experience the profound joy and gratitude of being vessels of life and of faith for their children, we pray to the Lord...

That our love may express itself in concrete actions of visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, and protecting the unborn, we pray to the Lord...

That each member of our parish community may realize their call to stewardship and generously cooperate through sharing time, talent, and treasure, we pray to the Lord...

That those who live in Christ and followed his commandments in this life may be part of God's harvest of souls on the Last Day, we pray to the Lord...

Celebrant:

Heavenly Father, the vine grower, we ask that your Spirit may work in and through us so that we may bear much fruit for your kingdom. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.