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Each week we are posting General Intercessions for the upcoming Sunday liturgies by Msgr. Joseph Masiello, retired pastor of Holy Trinity Parish, Westfield, NJ. These intercessions are based on the assigned scriptures, the liturgical season and current events.
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
CELEBRANT: Strengthened in heart, mind, and spirit by the Lord Jesus’ victory over death and His promise of peace, we pray with love for the needs of all God’s children.
READER: Please respond, “LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER!”
1. That all who hold leadership roles in the Church, especially Pope Francis and his brother bishops, may follow the wise example of consultation and pastoral care set by the early Church, we pray...
2. That, upon all who work for unity among the nations and justice for the hurting, the Holy Spirit may bestow that peace and that wisdom which the world cannot give, we pray...
3. That Easter’s peace may soon come to the so many war-weary people of Ukraine and indeed of our world, and our service men and women in harm’s way, we pray...
4. That we citizens of these United States may learn how to express our differences always with malice towards none and charity for all, we pray...
5. That those whose hearts are troubled and afraid may find comfort in the peace the Risen One promises and in the disciples’ compassionate love for them, we pray...
6. That the seriously ill in our community and among our family members and friends may be gifted with the comfort of caregivers and the healing touch of our God, (especially __________), we pray...
7. That those who mourn may have every tear wiped from their eyes by Easter’s promise of life; and, ______________, (and) all our beloved dead rejoice in the holy city whose light is God’s glory and whose lamp is the Lamb, we pray...
8. We pause to express, in the silence of our hearts, our personal intentions – (PAUSE) That God may receive with kindness those unspoken concerns, we pray...
CELEBRANT: God of love, Giver of every gift, may the goodness you show us make evermore firm our hope in your unending care. Move us to share that goodness in abundance with neighbor near and far. We ask this through Christ, our Risen Lord, forever and ever. Amen.
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