Prayer of the Faithful
For 27th April 2025

Celebrant : The Risen Christ pours out His mercy upon us. With confidence, let us present our petitions to God saying,

Response : Lord, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

  1. For the Church - As we mourn Pope Francis and await a new Pope, may the Holy Spirit guide the Cardinals to choose a Pope who embodies Christ's mercy, unites the faithful, and proclaims the Gospel with courage, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  2. For victims of violence - That those scarred by terror attacks may find solace in the wounded Heart of Jesus and that leaders pursue reconciliation over retaliation, and let mercy's rays unite divided communities, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  3. For an End to the Wars in Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, and Myanmar - That the Risen Christ, Prince of Peace, soften the hearts of those fuelling conflict and the world respond not with indifference but with courageous acts of justice and charity, we pray to the Lord .... Response

  4. For all believers - As we venerate the Divine Mercy image, transform our doubts into steadfast faith, that like St. Thomas, we may boldly proclaim, "My Lord and my God!" we pray to the Lord .... Response

(Pray for community and personal needs.... we pray to the Lord....)

Celebrant : Merciful Father, as we contemplate the wounds of Your Son, radiating grace upon the world, we humbly ask You to help us to trust in You completely, living as true children of Your boundless compassion. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.