Intercessions

Reader: Please respond “Lord, hear our prayer” 
 

For all married people around the world and in particular today for (the couple's first names), for every blessing on their married love and all the desire of their hearts…(count four times) 

…Let us pray to the Lord

For all the friends and family gathered here, we ask for their continued support and companionship……(count four times)

…Let us pray to the Lord 

We reach around the world to pray for the gift of peace, we are mindful of the sick and those who long for healing and the needs of our hearts as we call to mind our loved ones……(count four times)

…Let us pray to the Lord

For leaders of Church and State, for heads of institutions and for those that are responsible in helping sisters and brothers everywhere,search for truth and new life …(count four times)

…Let us pray to the Lord 
 

For our relatives and friends who walked with us on life’s journey and all who have gone before us marked by the sign of our faith……(count four times) 

…Let us pray to the Lord