Sisters and brothers, there’s a wideness in God’s mercy
like the wideness of the sea! Therefore let us come before our
loving God, saying, “Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.”
Loving God, you have shown your Church such great mercy.
Through the witness of your Church, may those beyond our walls
also experience the goodness of your mercy.
Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.
Lord of all peoples, you have created us to live together. Help us to
see that our common life depends on each other’s work and
goodwill. Cause wars to cease and generosity to prevail.
Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.
Abundant God, you make the earth bring forth good food. As you
provided for the children of Israel, we pray you will also provide for
all those suffering from famine or need.
Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.
Caring God, how good and pleasant it is when your children live
together in unity. Pour out a spirit of reconciliation in our
community.
Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.

Lord Christ, may those who call out to you in great faith find your
heart open to their cries. We ask for healing for the sick and
suffering, (pause) including those on our parish prayer list:
and those for whom no one prays; may they be comforted by your Holy Spirit.
Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.
God of blessing, bless your people with life forevermore. May the
dying find comfort; may the dead rest in your peace.
Hear us, we humbly pray; Lord, help us.