General Intercessions for Pentecost Sunday, Cycle B
Celebrant: The Spirit of God continues to unite us as a people and enables us to pray and intercede for the needs of others. Drawn together in God's love, we offer our prayers to the Father.
Deacon/Lector:
That the Church may continue to be a bright light of knowledge
and truth throughout the world, leading people to faith, salvation, and eternal
life, we pray to the Lord...
That the apostolic ministry of the Church carried out by the pope, bishops,
priests and deacons, may bring many to know Christ and seek forgiveness of sins,
we pray to the Lord...
That there may be a greater unity among nations seeking to halt the threat of
war and terrorism, and that the common good of all humanity be served by their
efforts, we pray to the Lord...
That the Holy Spirit, who gives Life, may breathe over our nation and create a
new Culture of Life that welcomes the stranger, feeds the poor, and cherishes
every child, born and unborn, we pray to the Lord...
That this Pentecost may bring our parish community a renewed sense of unity in
the body of Christ with all Christians around the world, we pray to the Lord...
Celebrant:
God of power and might, you sent your Holy Spirit, the giver
of gifts, for the good of your people. We open our hearts that all creation may
be renewed by your love. We offer these prayers in the name of Jesus, who lives
and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen.