General Intercessions for Easter Sunday, Cycle A
Celebrant: By his Resurrection, Christ has conquered all that stands between us and God. We therefore approach the Father now with great confidence.
Deacon/Lector:
That all Church leaders will be renewed in their mission of leading all people to Jesus, the Risen Lord, we pray to the Lord...
For a deeper unity among all Christians, as they acknowledge together and proclaim to the world the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, we pray to the Lord...
That the Risen Christ may bless, guide, and protect all who serve in public office, we pray to the Lord...
That Jesus, who conquered the power of death, may give our society the strength to eliminate the evils of abortion, assisted suicide, and capital punishment, we pray to the Lord...
That the sick may be comforted and healed, and that all who have died may share in the Resurrection, we pray to the Lord...
Celebrant:
Father,
you have already granted us more than we can ask for
in the Resurrection of Christ.
As you answer our prayers,
make us ever more faithful to him,
who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.