Prayers of the People, Easter 6

One: I invite you to pray for all people according to their needs.

One: As a mother hen gathers its brood under its wings, so has Jesus yearned to gather us to protect and keep us from all harm. Give us the vision to make Christ’s love real to those who live under the scourge of war, terror, violence, poverty, and injustice. Holy God, Loving God,
Many: hear our prayers.

One: Mary mother of our Savior was ever willing to serve the cause of the Gospel; create in us clean hearts and renew right spirits within us so that we may follow Mary’s example. Grant that as individuals and a congregation, we will have the vision to serve others which is true service to you. Holy God, Loving God,
Many: hear our prayers.

One: Isaiah tells us that you, O God, shall never forget us, just as a mother never forgets the child of her womb, as a mother never forgets her nursing child. Nourish us; feed us; gather us as your children around your table to celebrate your feast of victory. Holy God, Loving God,
Many: hear our prayers.

One: Isaiah also teaches us that a mother comforts her child, so you will comfort us. We pray for your comfort on for Ralph at St. Ritas, Ben at Auglaize Acres; Mick & Jeanie and Mike & Dawn as Mick and Mike do battle with cancer; for Tony in prison; for Ned and Mary far away from us, and all who call upon you. Holy God, Loving God,
Many: hear our prayers.

One: Into your hands we commend all for whom we pray, trusting in your mercy, through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Many: Amen.