Second Sunday of Easter prayers of the faithful

Introduction (by the Presider) My friends, let us give thanks to the Lord, whose love has no end, as we bring forward our petitions:

1. That the unity of the Church may continue to grow (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.
2. That God may help the cardinals as they choose a new pope for us (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us..
3. That the poor may always be at the heart of the Church (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.
4. That believers may continue to respect the earth, our common home (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.
5. That politicians may work for a better world (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.
6. That Christians who face persecution may have courage (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.

The Presider prays for the dead: That those who have died may share the glory of the resurrection: We remember especially our Holy Father, Pope Francis, who returned to the Father's House on Monday last, Easter Monday, and all those who died recently and those anniversaries occur (N & N) (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider) O God our saviour and redeemer, you lead your people from defeat to triumph: hear and grant our prayers, through Christ our risen Lord. Amen.