The Ascension of the Lord - prayers of the faithful

Introduction (by the Presider) With confidence, let us bring our prayers before God, the Most High:

1. That peace may return to Gaza and Ukraine (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.
2. That starving people may be fed (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us..
3. That the Good News may be shared (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.
4. That Jesus may teach us compassion (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.
5. That people who use social media may be kind (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.
6. That students revising for exams may have divine help (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.

The Presider prays for the dead: For our brothers and sisters who have died (especially N and N) that where Christ has gone, they may soon follow (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider) Lord Most High, great king over all the earth, you are ever ready to help your people in their distress; hear and grant the prayers we make, through Christ our Lord. Amen.