PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

With all our heart and mind, let us pray to the Lord. Let us lay our requests before Him, saying “Hear
our prayer”.

Lector: For the Church, that we may find ways to both preach the word and serve our neighbor,
especially during this time of separation and crisis. We pray to the Lord…LORD, HEAR OUR
PRAYER.

Lector: For elected leaders, that they may serve with wisdom, compassion and humility all the people
in their care. We pray to the Lord…LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.

Lector: For an end to gun violence in our community and in our nation. We pray to the Lord…LORD,
HEAR OUR PRAYER.

Lector: For all who are on the front-lines of this COVID-19 pandemic, especially our health care
workers and first responders, for all who are unable to stay at home, but must work to provide for their
families, may God continue to protect them and keep them in good health. We pray to the Lord…
LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.

Lector: For all who are celebrating life in the commemoration of their birthdays, especially to Fr.
Bryan and Easter Village residents, that their lives be fully blessed and enriched in God today and in
the years to come, we pray to the Lord. LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.

Lector: For our sick, may the risen Christ visit them with healing power and new hope. For all who
have died; May they live forever with Christ in the glory of the resurrection. We pray to the Lord…
LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.

Lector: For our families, supporters, friends, colleagues, and staffs, that God will keep them safe and
healthy at all times and provide them with everything that they need in these times, we pray to the
Lord… LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

Lector: For Father Suke and all parishes in the Sapporo Diocese and Kidapawan Diocese, that God
may bless their creative efforts in safely reaching and providing for the spiritual and material needs of
the people, especially Easter Village, we pray to the Lord… LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER.

Lector: For all the prayers that we hold in the silence of our hearts; for all our intentions spoken and
unspoken. We pray to the Lord… LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER