Presider: As we hear his word in the scriptures, our hearts burn within us, with a longing for God’s presence. With this Easter hope, let us express our needs in prayer. That those who teach in the Church will remain faithful to the Gospel of repentance and forgiveness, we pray. That leaders of government and

Presider: As witnesses of the resurrection, the apostles were sent forth to continue the work of Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit. Let us pray for the mission of the Church and the needs of the world. That, led by the successors of Peter and the apostles, the Church will boldly proclaim the

Presider: The light of the Risen Christ shines forth from the Easter Candle. May that flame of faith in our hearts inspire us as we offer prayers for the needs of all our brothers and sisters. For the Universal Church, that with our Pope Francis and Ryan our Bishop, we may proclaim the saving event

Presider: In thanksgiving and praise, let us bring our petitions to God. For a spirit of service among all Christians (pause for quiet prayer), we pray. For a spirit of service among all Christians (pause for quiet prayer), we pray. For an end to fighting and division (pause for quiet prayer), we pray. For the

Presider: Our King has entered his city. Our palms and cries of homage fade away, as the words of the Gospel tell the story of his suffering and death. Let us bring our prayers to the Father, through the Son he gave up for us, with love beyond our comprehension. For the Church all around

Presider: By dying to self, we are born to eternal life. In that spirit of self-denial and penance, let us come to our Father in Prayer. That all members of the Church may profit richly from the Graces which God offers them in their Lenten duties, we pray. That the faithful obedience of believers in

Presider: When we were dead in our sins, God brought us to life in his Son, lifted up on the Cross for us. Through that crucified Redeemer, let us draw near to our loving Father. For the Church on her pilgrimage in this world, especially the suffering Church of silence, we pray. For mercy and

Presider: The commands of the Lord are clear, but his mercy is great. Let us pray to our Father, trusting in his wisdom. That the Catholic Church may guide her members in the paths of goodness, and bring them closer to God’s love, we pray. That those who are discriminated against and victimized may receive

Presider: Like St. Peter, we believe that “It is wonderful for us to be here…” In the divine presence, we confidently bring our prayers to our God and Father. For the Pope, the Bishops and other leaders of the Church, that they may always lead us to the glory of our heavenly homeland, we pray.

Presider: The sign of blessed ashes invites us to respond to the God who calls us to come back to him with all our heart. The penance of Lent has begun. Our prayers enrich the charity and faith of that penance. May the Church, enter into the desert in company with Jesus, who overcame the