One another, Easter3C
- Admin
- May 9
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May 04, 2025
O God, your Son remained with his disciples after his resurrection, teaching them to love all people as neighbors. As his disciples in this age, we offer our prayers on behalf of the universe in which we are privileged to live and our neighbors with whom we share it:
For the Church, that empowered by the Holy Spirit, we may give convincing witness to the freeing and healing power of the Risen Christ: let us pray to the Lord.
For greater discipleship: that we may be limited by past failures but be open to God’s new invitations and rely upon God to bring to fulfillment the mission entrusted to us: let us pray to the Lord.
For a new perspective on life: that God will broaden our vision to see ourselves praising and serving God in harmony with all of creation: let us pray to the Lord.
For growth in trust: that we may surrender our disappointments and failures to God so that we may be renewed and raised up for new opportunities: let us pray to the lord.
For the grace of awareness: that God will open our minds and hearts to recognize Christ in the Eucharist, the people, events, and experiences of daily life: let us pray to the Lord.
For all who face suffering or persecution for being a Christian: that the Spirit will strengthen them to give faithful witness to Christ and God’s love for all: let us pray to the Lord.
For Pope Francis: that God will strengthen and inspire him as he leads the church in seeking the reign of God, deepening our loving service, and growing in unity as God’s family: let us pray to the Lord.
For all who exercise ministry in the Church: that their actions may be rooted in love, service, and commitment to Christ as they assist fellow Christians in deepening their discipleship: let us pray to the Lord.
For all dioceses who are awaiting new bishops and parishes who are waiting for new pastors: that God will guide and inspire the selection process and bring forth leaders filled with wisdom, love, and deep spirituality: let us pray to the Lord.
For all who will be receiving First Communion soon: that they may grow in their faith and their awareness of God’s love for them: let us pray to the Lord.
For our families: that mealtimes spent together may be times of nourishment, healing, reconciliation, and encouragement of one another: let us pray to the Lord.
For a spirit of openness and acceptance: that we may welcome the stranger and immigrant into our communities and help them to build a new life: let us pray to the Lod.
For all who earn their living on the seas: that God will protect them from harm and increase the quality and quantity of fish for the good of the human family: let us pray to the Lord.
For insight and courage: that we may bring the witness of the Gospel to the social and political issues of our day and that the Spirit will give us words to effectively communicate the truth: let us pray to the Lord.
For Peace: that God will turn hearts from violence, open minds to the pain that it causes, and open new opportunities for dialogue and understanding: let us pray to the Lord.
Open our hearts to your power moving around us and between us and within us,until your glory is revealed in our love of both friend and enemy, in communities transformed by justice and compassion, and in the healing of all that is broken. Amen.
References
-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025ak, May 4). Third Sunday of Easter. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/050425.cfm
-Cormier, J. (1995). Lord, Hear Our Prayer: Prayer of the Faithful for Sundays, Holy Days, and Ritual Masses.
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