General Intercessions for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Cycle B

Celebrant: Today we call upon the Lord to help us to love others as he loved us. With that desire in our hearts, we present our needs to him.

Deacon/Lector:

That the Church may continue to proclaim the message and love of Christ to the world with clarity and conviction, we pray to the Lord...

That bishops and priests may never fail to proclaim the Gospel even in the face of adversity or trial, we pray to the Lord...

That public officials will be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit in their decisions and actions, we pray to the Lord...

For all who lay down their lives, their resources, and their reputations to defend unborn children from abortion, we pray to the Lord...

That the members of this faith community will pattern their lives on the commandment of Jesus to love one another, we pray to the Lord...

That all who have died may receive the blessings which Jesus promises to his friends, let us pray to the Lord...

Celebrant:

Father, 
God of love, you sent Jesus to show us how to live and care for each other. Hear our prayers and help us to discern your will for us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.