Celebrant : Gathered together as one family, confident in the unfailing love of God, let us now present our needs to the Father, who knows our hearts even before we speak,

Response : Lord, hear our prayer.

1. For the Church and its Shepherds: That Pope Leo, our Bishops, Clergy, and Religious may not merely teach the law of Christ, but radiate it-becoming living witnesses of faith, hope, and love through their apostolic works, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
2. For World Leaders and the Common Good: That our government officials and all in authority may look beyond personal or partisan gain, and instead seek the integral development of every person, especially the poor and forgotten, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
3. For Families and Married Couples: That husbands and wives, deeply rooted in the love of Christ, may build their homes into true communions of life and love-places of peace, forgiveness, and unwavering support, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
4. For Those Who Suffer and Those Who Teach: For all who face injustice, inequality, or oppression: that the cry of their hearts may move us to action.
   For all teachers and educators: that their gift of knowledge may be blessed, and that they may be granted wisdom not only to inform minds, but to inspire hearts, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
5. For Our Parish Community: That as we break bread together at this Eucharist, we may also be reconciled with one another. May our parish be a true family of faith, where no one stands alone, and where Christ's all-embracing love is made visible, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   

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

Celebrant : Keep your family, O Lord, in your constant care. Shelter us from all anxiety and harm, and stir up in us the desire to serve you, not with empty words, but with good works born of genuine love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.