General Intercessions for the Feast of the Epiphany, Cycle B

Celebrant: Christ has come for all people and intercedes for us.  Following his example, we offer these prayers to our heavenly Father for the needs of the world.

Deacon/Lector:

That the Church will continue to reach out and nourish the world with the Good News of the Gospel, we pray to the Lord…

That our Holy Father and all bishops may proclaim Christ clearly and courageously to all nations, we pray to the Lord…

That world leaders will put aside their differences and foster the common good of all their people, we pray to the Lord…

That all nations may walk in the Light of Christ by enacting policies that protect human life, which is always a manifestation of God's glory, we pray to the Lord...

That all in our community of faith may manifest the love of Christ in our everyday lives and foster true Christian fellowship, we pray to the Lord…

That all who have died may live in the embracing love of God for all eternity, we pray to the Lord…

Celebrant:

Good and gracious God,
have compassion on the needs of your people.
Grant that we may know your will and follow it faithfully.  |
We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.