May 12, 2019 Fourth Sunday of Easter

Prayers of the Faithful

Let us pray that our Good Shepherd may wipe away every tear from our eyes and guide us into green pastures of kindness and fidelity in his name. May our Church proclaim the glory of God.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our children who receive Holy Communion for the first time and for our students who will receive the sacrament of Confirmation this week. May the Good Shepherd guide them for a lifetime of love and service within the Church.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us listen carefully to the voice of Christ Jesus and imitate his compassionate expressions, especially in times of violence, hatred and uncertainty. May we be in union with divine integrity.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our mothers, living and deceased, and women who have shepherded our spirits as teachers, mentors, and friends. We pray for single moms, foster and grand mothers and mothers who have lost their children.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who face destructive floods and storms especially in our farmlands throughout our nation. May the Good Shepherd bring green pastures and hope for those who plant and harvest our food.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our beloved dead. We pray our loved ones may now find home in a new land where God’s face and voice are fully revealed. In this Mass…

We pray to the Lord