Prayers

In his Son, risen from the dead, God has opened for us the way to everlasting life. Let us ask the Father: Through the victory of Christ, save the people he has redeemed. God of our fathers, you raised your Son Jesus from the dead and clothed him in glory; …

By his resurrection Christ has given sure hope to his people. Let us ask him with our whole hearts: Lord Jesus, you live for ever; hear our prayer. Lord Jesus, from your wounded side flowed blood and water, — make the Church your spotless bride. Lord Jesus, you live for …

Let us pray to Christ the Lord, who bathed the world in glory through his resurrection. With joyful hearts let us say: Christ, our life, hear our prayer. Lord Jesus Christ, you walked with your disciples on the way, — be with your Church on its pilgrimage through life. Christ, …

God the Father raised Christ from the dead and exalted him at his right hand. Let us pray to the Father, saying: Through Christ in glory, watch over your people, Lord. Righteous Father, you lifted Jesus above the earth through the triumph of the cross, —may all things be lifted …

In rising from the dead, Christ destroyed death and restored life. Let us cry out to him, saying: Lord Jesus, you live for ever; hear our prayer. You are the stone rejected by the builders which became the chief cornerstone, — make us living stones in the temple of your Church. …

Christ is the way, the truth and the life. Let us praise him, and say: Son of the living God, bless your people. We pray to you, Lord Jesus, for all ministers of your Church, as they break for us the bread of life, — may they themselves receive nourishment …

Christ rose from the dead as the firstfruits of those who sleep. In our joy let us praise him, and say: Firstborn from the dead, hear our prayer. Lord Jesus, remember your holy Church, built on the apostles and reaching to the ends of the earth, — and let your …

Christ rose from the dead and is seated at the right hand of the Father. Let us pray to him, saying: Lord Jesus, you live for ever; hear our prayer. Lord, remember all who minister in your service, — may their holy lives be an example to your people. Lord …

As Christ lay in the darkness of the earth he saw the light of a new glory. Let us cry out to him in joy: King of glory, hear us. We pray for all bishops, priests and deacons, that they may be zealous in their ministry, — and prepare for …

The Holy Spirit raised the body of Christ to life and made it the source of life. With joy in our hearts let us call upon the risen Christ, saying: Lord, make all things new and fill them with life. Savior of the world and King of the new creation, …