Prayers of the Faithful – Palm Sunday 2019
Priest. The Lord God is our help, who never abandons us. Assured of this steadfast love, we bring Him our needs, and the needs of the whole world: Our response is: Faithful God, hear our prayer.
LECTOR
· For the Church. May this commemoration of Holy Week bring renewed vigor to the work of spreading the Gospel of Jesus, the name above all names; Let us pray to the Lord.
· For the world. May the power of Christ crucified lead lands torn apart by violence to make a commitment to justice and peace; let us pray to the Lord.
· For those justly convicted of violent crimes. May the suffering of Christ instill a sincere desire to change their lives; let us pray to the Lord.
· For the victims of Clergy Abuse, especially the young. May God Grant them Justice, Healing and Peace; let us pray to the Lord.
· For those who are weary, weighed down by the burdens of life. May they experience the joy of Easter; let us pray to the Lord.
· For this community of faith. May our Lenten observance continue to bear fruit throughout the coming year; let us pray to the Lord.
· For all who have died . May they enjoy the vision of God with those in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.
Priest - God beyond all names, we place these prayers before you this Holy Week.
Guide us in these days, and answer our prayers, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
LECTOR The Second Collection is for Pastoral Ministry and the Youth. Please be as generous as you are able. Thank you.