General Intercessions for Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday), Cycle B

Celebrant: God the Father sent his Son, Jesus, to bring unity to the human race through his suffering and death.  Let us offer our prayers for the whole world.

Deacon/Lector:

That all Christians may embrace the joy of this Holy Week with a commitment to repent of past sins and strive for holiness, we pray to the Lord…

That Church leaders may proclaim with courage and conviction the gospel of Christ crucified, we pray to the Lord…

That world leaders may reflect the sovereignty of Christ as they work to eliminate unnecessary suffering from their countries, we pray to the Lord…

That the crucifixion of Christ for all people may teach us that there is no such thing as a worthless life, or a person God does not love, we pray to the Lord... 

That those preparing to enter the Church this Easter may be protected from evil and grow in holiness, we pray to the Lord…\

That those who have died may find everlasting joy in the Father’s kingdom, we pray to the Lord…

Celebrant:

Father, you allowed your Son to suffer for the salvation of the world. 
As you answer our prayers, give us grace to follow the example of Jesus,
for he is Lord forever and ever.  Amen.