Fifth Sunday of Lent : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Priest:
As Easter draws near, we turn in hope to our loving Father, who is present here with us, as we bring before Him our prayers and concerns for the Church and for the world.

Reader:
For the Church, Pope Francis, all bishops, priests, deacons and consecrated people:
may they faithfully fulfil the role bestowed on them, to preach God’s covenant to the world.
Lord, hear us.

For all those who are preparing to receive the sacraments:
may this sacrament strengthen their love
so that they may continue to grow in their faith and be faithful witnesses to God’s word.
Lord, hear us..

For peace and harmony in a troubled world.
may the coming glories of the resurrection bring reconciliation,
and inspire true and lasting peace.
Lord, hear us.

For all those who feel isolated, or on the edge of society:
May the Lord help us to respond with generosity and kindness.
Lord, hear us..

For those who have died:
may they be held in the light of God’s love;
and for those who are suffering from the loss of a loved one:
may they be comforted by the loving presence of Christ.
Lord, hear us.

We turn to Our Lady, refuge of sinners, as we pray: Hail Mary …

In silence we now make our personal petitions to the Lord.

Priest:
Heavenly Father,
we ask you to listen to our prayers with love
and grant all our needs
through Christ our Lord. Amen