General Intercessions for Holy Thursday, Cycle A
Celebrant: On this holy night, the Lord left us the commandment to love one another. We now extend our love to all our brothers and sisters as we present their needs to the Father.
Deacon/Lector:
In thanksgiving for the gift of the Lord's body and blood, and for the grace to worship him fervently and receive him worthily, we pray to the Lord...
That the Lord, who gave the Church on this night the gift of the priesthood, may bless and strengthen every priest with the gift of deep holiness and pastoral charity, we pray to the Lord...
That our gratitude for the Gift of the Eucharist on this night may strengthen our solidarity with the poor in danger of starvation, the lonely in danger of despair, and the unborn in danger of abortion, we pray to the Lord...
For all who will receive the Easter sacraments this weekend, and for their sponsors and families, we pray to the Lord...
For deeper unity among all Christians, an end to divisions, and a spirit of forgiveness and collaboration, we pray to the Lord...
That those who are ill may be strengthened, and that those who have died may be welcomed into eternal joy, we pray to the Lord...
Celebrant:
Father,
as your Son sacrificed Himself for us,
may we who seek your favor
likewise give our service and our lives
for you and for each other.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.