Celebrant: The Lord knows our every need and urges us to pray to him with confidence. We therefore join now with all God's people in coming before his throne.
Deacon/Lector:
That as the Church continues to foster the growth of the Kingdom of God on earth, her members may grow in unity and holiness, we pray to the Lord...
That efforts to promote and preserve peace between the nations may be marked by perseverance and reliance on God, we pray to the Lord...
That God, who places value in the smallest of His creatures, may renew in our hearts an active love and reverence for all children, born and unborn, we pray to the Lord...
For all fathers, that this Father's Day may encourage and strengthen them to be faithful in their calling to give themselves in love to their families, we pray to the Lord.
That those who travel from one nation to another seeking a home may find guidance, encouragement, and welcome, we pray to the Lord...
That those who are ill may be comforted and healed, and that those who have died may have eternal rest, we pray to the Lord...
Celebrant:
Father,
We rejoice to be your sons and daughters.
As we seek the fulfillment of our needs,
We long for the growth of your Kingdom.
Bring us safely to our eternal home.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.