Lent and Easter 2025 intercessions

First Sunday of Lent

As we recall Jesus' time in the desert, we pray for all those who face difficult living conditions in our world today: that they may know the joy of God's presence and find strength and support as they work towards their hopes for the future. Lord, in your mercy...

Second Sunday of Lent

We pray for our brothers and sisters who do not have enough food: that together with them we may seek to build a world transformed, which reflects the true glory of God. Lord, in your mercy...

Third Sunday of Lent

We pray for our parish community: that in this time of Lent, we may be inspired to renew our relationship with God and with one another. In this way may we bear fruit and be signs of hope in our world. Lord, in your mercy...

Fourth Sunday of Lent

We pray for world leaders: that the Holy Spirit may move them to work for peace and reconciliation for all peoples, for we are one family, made in the image of God. Lord, in your mercy…

Fifth Sunday of Lent

We pray for all people who face prejudice, discrimination and oppression in our world. May God grant us the grace not to judge one another, but to love one another as Christ taught us. Lord, in your mercy...

Palm Sunday

We pray for the Church and for the world: that God may grant us the gifts of courage, compassion and hope, even in the most challenging of times. Lord, in your mercy...

Easter Sunday

We for the peace in our world: that the Risen Lord may lead us to new life and hope, bringing an end to the violence and devastation that so many people face. Lord, in your mercy...