Third Sunday of Easter 19th April 2015

The Celebrant will introduce and also conclude the prayer.

The reader should pause for several moments between the intercession and its response.

Leave about 20 seconds for the quiet prayer. There is no response after this – move straight to the Hail Mary.

CELEBRANT: The Lord hears us when we call him, so let us join together in prayer for our needs.

READER: (The response is:) Have mercy and hear us.

READER:  Let us pray for the church, that it may find ways to recognise the important role that woman have in the church and reflect that in its structure and governance.

…….. (PAUSE)……….. God of justice……. Have mercy and hear us

READER: We pray for our candidates in the forthcoming general election. May they embrace the social teaching of the church and pledge to work for the Common Good.

…… (PAUSE)…… God of justice……. Have mercy and hear us

READER:  We remember the people of Libya who have to endure dangerous and difficult conditions, with many losing their lives in attempting to reach security in Europe. With God’s grace may we find ways to help them.

…. (PAUSE)…… God of justice.…. Have mercy and hear us

READER: May we stop doubting, believe in the Good News and share it with others.

(PAUSE)…… God of justice.…. Have mercy and hear us

READER: Let us pray for those who have died recently, especially Edmund Ring, Pat Roberts and Thomas Richards. May they rest in peace and may perpetual time shine upon them.

(PAUSE)…… God of justice.…. Have mercy and hear us

READER: In silent prayer before the Lord let us ask for all our needs.…. (Long Pause)…. Let us ask the intercession of the mother of the risen Lord: Hail Mary, full of grace, etc.

After a short pause the Celebrant will conclude the prayer.

CELEBRANT: Lord God, we ask these petitions of You. In Your abundant goodness grant them through the risen Jesus, Your Son, in union with the Holy Spirit, now and for ever, AMEN.