Intercessions (COVID-19)

PP : Let us pray to God, who alone makes us dwell in safety:

R : LORD OF LIFE, HEAR US!
L : For Pope Francis, all bishops, clergy and laity: that God will
give them the grace and wisdom to touch the lives and hearts of
many during this time of great difficulty: Lord, hear us… /R.
L : For the Church throughout the world, that this period of
quarantine may be a time of spiritual renewal and personal
encounter with Christ for people everywhere; Lord, hear us… /R.
L : For leaders in government who are guiding our nation at this
time, and shaping national policies, that they may make wise
decisions: Lord, hear us… /R.
L : For the health and well-being of our nation, that all who are
fearful and affected by coronavirus, through illness or isolation
or anxiety, may be at peace and free from worry: Lord, hear
us… /R.
L : For medical scientists and researchers, that through their skill
and insights, may find cures for this disease and to stem its
transmission: Lord, hear us… /R.
L : For frontliners: doctors, nurses, and caregivers, for public health
officials and all civic leaders, that they be given courage and
prudence as they seek to respond to this emergency with
compassion and in service to the common good: Lord, hear
us… /R.
L : For a blessing on our local community, especially those who are
isolated and housebound, that our neighborhoods may be
places of trust and friendship, alert to their needs, and care for
them in their vulnerability: Lord, hear us… /R.
L : For the vulnerable and the fearful, for the gravely ill and the
dying, that they may know your comfort and peace: Lord, hear
us… /R.
L : For those who have died from the COVID-19 and from other
causes, may they be welcomed in God’s loving arms in perfect
eternal peace: Lord, hear us…/R.
PP : We commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray, to the mercy
and protection of God. Merciful Father, grant all these through
our Lord Jesus Christ your Son who lives and reigns with you, in
the unity of the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.