from The Collegeville Prayer of the Faithful – Years A,B,C

Presider: The love of the Lord is eternal. Let us ask the Lord to give us and all people whatever is for our good.

Lector: That the Lord will show great kindness to the leaders of the church, and sustain them in their call to service.

People: Let us pray to the Lord.

That the Lord will show great kindness to the rulers of nations, and strengthen them in their commitment to justice.

Let us pray to the Lord.

That the Lord will show great kindness to the victims of poverty and prejudice, and answer their cries for help.

Let us pray to the Lord.

That the Lord will show great kindness to those who have died, and raise them up to everlasting life.

Let us pray to the Lord.

That the Lord will show great kindness to us as we remember our needs [pause for silent prayer] and those for whom we now pray:

That the Lord will grant us whatever is helpful and defend us from whatever is harmful.

Let us pray to the Lord.

Presider: Lord God, our need for your mercy is great, but your kindness to us is far greater. Receive these prayers we have made to you, and answer them for the sake of your beloved Son, Jesus Christ, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.