Presider: God never intended us to die. He created us for life, but we chose death. Christ our Redeemer restores us to life, and we come to our Father praying through him. That our Pope Frances, the successor of St Peter, may bear the keys of the kingdom with wisdom and a pastor’s love, we

Presider: On this feast of the birth of St John the Baptist we pray together because of God’s presence with us. We can bring before the Lord the needs of all the world. That our Pope, the bishops and clergy may continue to show forth an example of discipleship, we pray. That our leaders and

Presider: Christ brings us the words of eternal life, and we believe. With that faith, we can confidently beseech our Father in heaven to hear the prayers of this community. For the Vicar of Christ on earth, that there may be harmony between the chief pastor and his people, we pray. For those who legislate

Presider: Gathered together in Christ who conquers all evil, let us come confidently to the Father with our prayerful intentions. For our Holy Father, Pope Francis, Bishop Ryan, all priests and deacons, that they may keep us true to our faith in Christ, we pray. For all who believe, that they may have the courage

Presider: Christ our Lord gives us his body and blood as real food and real drink, so that we may draw life from him. As one Eucharistic community, we bring our prayers to our Father. For our Pope Francis, Bishop Ryan and all priests, that they may offer this holy sacrifice with reverent devotion, we

Presider: Baptized in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, we are children of God. As true co-heirs with Christ, we can come to our Father with confident trust. That the Church on earth may be drawn together to reflect the perfect unity of the Trinity, the community of divine love,

Presider:             It is the Holy Spirit who enables us to pray to the Father through Jesus his Son. On this Pentecost Day we pray particularly for the Church and her mission in the world.             Ginen i Espiritu Santu muna sina hit manmanayuyot para as Yu’us Tata ginen i Lahi-na as Jesukristo.  Guini gi

Presider: When our risen Savior ascended into heaven, angels reminded his disciples that he would come back again. Until he comes, we continue his work by praying for all peoples and their needs. That the Church on earth will ever keep to its evangelical mission of making disciples of all nations, we pray. That the

Presider: Christ calls us his friends and commands us to love one another. Let us show that love by the sincerity of our prayers today. For the holy Catholic Church, that by living the new commandment of love we may bring God to all people, we pray. For those who hold public office in our

Presider: Christ says,”If you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask what you will and you shall get it.” Let us pray confidently, inspired by his words. That the unity which comes from Christ the true vine may draw all Christians to his Church, we pray. That the peace which