General Intercessions for
Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 25, 2025
Presider: We know God loves us as we love the Word. With confidence and hope now let us offer our petitions to our Father.
Deacon/ Lector/ Cantor: Please respond: “God, hear our prayer”
1.Lord, encourage Pope Leo in his new responsibilities to continue his practice of listening to all, especially to the Holy Spirit, we pray...
2. Lord, rally all global bishops and archbishops to engage with People Leo to bring hope to members of the church in their circumstances, we pray...
3. Lord, bless and inspire clergy, religious Sisters and Brothers, and lay leadership to be attentive to the directions of Pope Leo and their bishops in leading the People of God to full participation in the church especially in liturgy, we pray...
4. Lord, inspire the laity to be mindful of those living in poverty and provide a hand up to a more secure and social life for people on the margins of society, we pray...
5. Lord, light the fire of love and respect in the hearts and minds of first responders, health care professionals, and administrators of physical and mental health facilities, we pray...
6. Lord, enflame the hearts and minds of politicians to seek the common good of every person and just peace in wars, we pray....
8. Lord, shepherd the faithful approaching your Judgment seat and welcome them into the Kingdom. We offer the intention of this Mass for, (list here) _________ and for the welfare of persons who died this week (list) We remember (him/her/them) in this Mass, we pray...
9. Lord, Good Shepherd, we offer personal intentions of hand, heart, and mind: (pause) Accept these intentions which we place on the altar with gifts for the community, we pray... you accept them, we pray...
Presider: Father, listen attentively to these petitions offered through the Incarnated Word. Enflame our hearts with love for family, neighbors, citizens of our nation and the world. We ask this in the name of Jesus through the Holy Spirit who lives and reigns with you now and forever.
Response: Amen.