General Intercessions for the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Cycle B

Celebrant: We have received the gift of faith through baptism. Let us nurture this gift with prayer as we bring our needs before our generous and loving God.

Deacon/Lector:

That the Church may always remain a steadfast symbol of God's light to humanity and his continued love for the world, we pray to the Lord...

That the Church be blessed with many vocations after the model of Christ the Good Shepherd, we pray to the Lord...

That teachers and nurses may turn to God and seek his guidance and grace as they serve the needs of their people, we pray to the Lord...

That in the saving power of Jesus' Name, the hungry may be satisfied, the stranger may be welcomed, and the unborn may be protected, we pray to the Lord...

That each of may truly live in the Easter spirit and be grateful for the new life given to us through Jesus' death and resurrection, we pray to the Lord...

That the faithful departed may rest for all eternity in the loving embrace of the Lord, we pray to the Lord...

Celebrant:

God our Father, you care for us with your compassion. Answer our prayers, grant us your grace, and keep us close to the true Shepherd, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen