Prayers

Let us praise the Lord Jesus, who, lifted high on the cross, drew all things to himself. With loving hearts let us pray: Draw all things to yourself, Lord. Lord, may the mystery of your cross shine on all mankind, — that all may see you as the way, the …

Glory to God the Father, who has promised through his Son to grant what is asked by those who pray together. With confidence in this promise, let us pray: Lord, look with favor on your people. Lord, you gave the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai, and brought it to …

Let us give thanks continually to Christ, our teacher and our head, who came to serve and to do good to all. In humility and confidence let us ask him: Come, Lord, to visit your family. Lord, be present to the bishops and priests of your Church, who share your …

Let us give glory to God, who has concern for us all. Let us call upon him and say: Lord, save the people you have redeemed. Giver of all gifts and source of all truth, give the fullness of your blessing to the college of bishops, — and keep all …

The Lord Jesus sanctified his people with his blood. Let us cry out to him: Lord, have mercy on your people. Loving, Redeemer, through your passion teach us self-denial, strengthen us against evil and adversity, and increase our hope, — and so make us ready to celebrate your resurrection. Lord, …

Christ the Lord gave us a new commandment, of love for each other. Let us pray to him: Lord, build up your people in love. Good Master, teach us to love you in our neighbor, — and in serving them to serve you. Lord, build up your people in love. …

Blessed be almighty God, who watches over us as a Father; he knows all our needs but wants us to seek first his kingdom. Let us cry out to him as his people: May your kingdom come, that justice may reign. Father of all holiness, you gave us Christ as …

Christ our Lord has warned us to watch and pray to avoid temptation. With our whole heart let us pray to him: Turn to us, Lord, and have mercy. Jesus, our Christ, you promised to be with those who pray in your name, — help us always to pray with …

Our Lord Jesus Christ has saved us from our sins, as his people let us call out to him Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us. Lord Christ we pray for your Holy Church, you gave yourself up to make it holy, cleansing it with water and the life …

All praise to God the Father who brought his chosen people to rebirth from imperishable seed through his eternal Word. Let us ask him as his children: Lord, be gracious to your people. God of mercy, hear the prayers we offer for all your people, — may they hunger for …