For Pope Leo as he announces Easter Joy and offers his blessing to the city of Rome and to the world.
We pray to the Lord.
For the world, weary of conflicts, that the celebration of the Resurrection will encourage leaders to seek ways of peace.
We pray to the Lord.
For our Bishop and Diocesan family of faith that we may be renewed by our celebration of Easter and the renewal of our Baptismal promises.
We pray to the Lord.
For families: that they may be strengthened and united through faith in our Risen Lord.
We pray to the Lord.
For the sick and suffering: that they will draw strength from our Risen Lord and accept the healing that He alone can give.
We pray to the Lord.
For those who have died: Mary Oland-Grannan, David Furlong, Earl Doyle, Mary Ryan, Shirley Walker, Dominic Scichilone; that they will receive the fullness of their Baptism.
We pray to the Lord.