“Men from east and west, from north and south, will come to take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God.” (Luke 13:29)
Priest:
My brothers and sisters, God our Father calls those from east and west, from north and south, to come and take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. With confidence in his love for all people let us open our hearts to his merciful love.
Reader:
We pray for the Holy Catholic Church,
that pastors may lead in faith and serve in love the flock which has been entrusted to their care.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the peoples of the world,
that those from east and west, from north and south may rejoice in the blessing of true peace, the peace which Christ himself gives to us.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for those in need and for those who care for them,
that our suffering brothers and sisters may have their sorrow turned into lasting joy.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the departed in Christ,
that those who have gone before us in the faith may come and take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
Let us ask Our Lady, to bring our prayers before the presence of the Father: Hail Mary .
We make our own petitions in silence.
Priest:
Almighty and eternal God, maker of all things in heaven and earth: mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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