Petitions  OPTION 1


Priest: Brothers and sisters, Jesus Christ is risen from the dead and sits at the right hand of the Father, where he intercedes for his Church. Confident that God hears the voices of those who trust in the Lord Jesus, we join our prayers to his:
 
Reader:
For, _____________, who in baptism was given the pledge of eternal life, that he (she) may now be admitted to the company of the saints. We pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.

For our deceased relatives and friends (especially ________________, _______________. And __________________), that they may have the reward of their goodness. We pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.

For ________________’s family and friends, that they may be consoled in their grief by the Lord.  We pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.

For all of us assembled here to worship in faith, that we may be gathered together again in God’s kingdom. We pray to the Lord… Lord, hear our prayer.
Priest: God, our shelter and our strength, you listen in love to the cry of your people: Hear the prayers we offer for our departed brothers and sisters. Cleanse them of their sins and grant them the fullness of redemption. We ask this through Christ our Lord.