General Intercessions for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, Cycle A

Celebrant: God has conquered death. We therefore turn to him with confidence to pray for the Church and the world.

Deacon/Lector:

That all who hold and teach the Catholic Faith, especially those preparing for the Easter sacraments, may grow in understanding and faithfulness to God's word, we pray to the Lord...

For our President, members of Congress, and Justices of the Supreme Court, that God give them wisdom and protection, we pray to the Lord...

That we who believe in Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life, may defend life and help bring an end to abortion and other forms of injustice, we pray to the Lord...

For all who minister to the dying, that by their words and example they may bear witness that God has robbed death of its power, we pray to the Lord...

For those who are sick, especially in our families and our parish, that the healing power of the Lord of Life may be theirs, we pray to the Lord...

That all who have died believing in the resurrection may share the joy of eternal life in Christ, we pray to the Lord...

Celebrant:

Father,
hear these petitions, 
as well as those we hold in silence.
May the answers to our prayers
be the sign of our ultimate victory over death,
and our life with you forever.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Intercessions for Cycle A

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