Prayer of the Faithful for the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome

Introduction (by the Presider) As we gather on this special anniversary, let us pray for our needs and the needs of the whole Church:

1. For the Christians of Rome and their bishop, Pope Leo (we pray quietly a moment): Lord, hear us.
2. For our Diocese of Cork & Ross and our Bishop Fintan (we pray quietly a moment): Lord, hear us.
3. For the Christians of both places — that we may be united (we pray quietly a moment): Lord, hear us.
4. For all the people of this parish — make us a true community (we pray quietly a moment): Lord, hear us.
5. For Catherine Connolly as she begins her term as our President — that God may be with her (we pray quietly a moment): Lord, hear us.
6. For all the people in need in our country, the poor and the homeless (we pray quietly a moment): Lord, hear us.

The Presider prays for all the dead, (especially N and N), that having passed through the waters of baptism, they may share Christ’s victory over death (we pray quietly a moment): Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider)God of heaven and earth, you reward those with clean hands and pure hearts: in our unworthiness we bring our prayers to you, through Christ our Lord