General Intercessions
Celebrant: Acknowledging that God is the giver of all that is good, we place our needs before his throne.
Deacon/Lector:
That the Church may be a witness to the world of true faithfulness to the message of the Gospel, we pray to the Lord.
That the pope, bishops, priests and deacons may continue to preach the Gospel with courage and zeal, we pray to the Lord.
That all who hold public office may seek trustworthy guidance from the Holy Spirit in all matters great and small, we pray to the Lord…
That as we look forward to the coming of Christ, we may actively build a world that seeks justice and respects life at every stage, we pray to the Lord.
That all who are sick and suffering may be restored to health and wholeness according to the will of God, we pray to the Lord.
That those who have died may be united with the glorified saints in heaven, we pray to the Lord.
Celebrant: God our Creator, you bless us with abundant life. Hear the prayers of your grateful servants and answer us in the name of Jesus, who is Lord forever and ever. Amen.
Bulletin Insert
Rededication to the Cause of Life
“In this Pastoral Plan for Pro-Life Activities: A Campaign in Support of Life we renew our call for individual Catholics and the many institutions and organizations of the Church to unite in an unprecedented effort to restore respect and legal protection for every human life—to be what the Holy Father asks us to be: a people of life and a people for life (The Gospel of Life, no. 78). It is our hope and expectation that in focusing on the need to respect and protect the lives of the innocent unborn and those who are disabled, ill, or dying, we will help to deepen respect for the life of every human being.” (US Bishops, 2001).