4th SUNDAY OF LENT: PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT

PRIEST-  (Spontaneous Opening)

DEACON-  For our church, here and throughout the world, especially our shepherds: Francis our Pope and Michael our Bishop; may we experience a new closeness to Christ and to one another during this holy season and these difficult days; we pray  to the Lord…

For God’s consolation upon those who have the corona virus; for their loved ones and caretakers; for those in the medical profession who are working with loyal dedication to care for and heal the sick: for their protection; we pray  to the Lord…

For scientist and researchers; may they be guided by the Holy Spirit in their search for medicines to cure those who are ill with this virus; we pray  to the Lord…

For the elect of our community and all those preparing for entrance into our church; may their hearts remain hopeful during their process of preparation; we pray  to the Lord…

And for all those who have died, especially Mrs. Adela Chenier of Saint Jude Parish; may they inherit eternal peace; we pray  to the Lord…

You are now invited to, either, pause in silence, or speak out-loud with one another your other special intentions. We will pause for a few moments as you do this.

(Pause)

For all of our intentions, we pray  to the Lord…

PRIEST-  (Spontaneous Closing)