Prayers of Intercession
Sixth Sunday of Easter(Year B)
St Francis Xavier's Church, Lavender Bay
Author: Sr Lynne Green
General Intercessions
We pray that leaders in the churches, and in other faith groups, will encourage all people to respect and try to understand each others’ beliefs and traditions, and so build trust and lasting peace in our world . . . (pause)
Lord, hear us,
All: Lord, hear our prayer
Let us pray that – as the people of Timor L’Este celebrate the seventh anniversary of becoming an independent nation – community leaders in their country, as well as here in Australia, and in the wider world, will work with us all to build a safe, just, world . . . (pause)
Lord, hear us,
All: Lord, hear our prayer
As we anticipate the International Day for Biological Diversity next Friday, let us pray for all who devote their efforts to ensuring we safeguard threatened plant and animal species, including scientists, farmers, and people involved in local community gardening initiatives . . . (pause)
Lord, hear us,
All: Lord, hear our prayer
Let us pause, and hold in prayer children and other young people where we live and work, . . . (pause)
and also those who help them live and learn, and become confident participants in our world . . . (pause)
Lord, hear us,
All: Lord, hear our prayer
