Suggested General Intercessions for Respect Life Masses
 

Celebrant:  We approach the God of Life with complete confidence that he hears and answers our prayers.

Lector:

That the Gospel of Life may inspire and encourage those entrusted with its proclamation, in particular Pope Benedict and all bishops, priests, and deacons, we pray to the Lord…

That the Gospel of Life may challenge government leaders to recognize the limits of their authority and to protect the right to life, which comes only from God, we pray to the Lord…

That the Gospel of Life may bring hope to the oppressed, the hungry, the homeless, those without employment or health care, those on death row, and all the marginalized, we pray to the Lord…

That the Gospel of Life may shed its light on the most vulnerable human beings of all, the unborn children, that their dignity may be recognized and their lives protected, we pray to the Lord…

That the Gospel of Life may nurture the growth of local, diocesan and national pro-life groups, and that they may work together effectively, we pray to the Lord…

That the Gospel of Life may bring rest to those who have died, as they await the great day of the Resurrection, when death shall be no more, we pray to the Lord…

Celebrant:

God of Mercy, we thank you;
God of Life, we worship you.
As you answer our prayers, give us grace to follow you
With fidelity and courage.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.