Prayers of the Faithful Options

H1

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:

In baptism N. received the light of Christ. Scatter the darkness now and lead him (her) over the waters of death…we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.

Our brother/sister N. was nourished at the table of the Savior. Welcome him (her) into the halls of the heavenly banquet…we pray to the Lord.                 Lord hear our prayer.

The family and friends of N. seek comfort and consolation. Heal their pain and dispel the darkness and doubt that come from grief…we pray to the Lord.     Lord hear our prayer.

We are assembled here in faith and confidence to pray for our brother/sister N. Strengthen our hope so that we may live in the expectation of your Son’s coming…we pray to the Lord.         Lord hear our prayer.

Priest: Lord God, giver of peace and healer of souls, hear the prayers of the Redeemer, Jesus Christ, and the voices of your people, whose lives were purchased by the blood of the Lamb. Forgive the sins of all who sleep in Christ and grant them a place in the kingdom. 

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

H2

Priest: God, the almighty Father, raised Christ his Son from the dead; with confidence we ask him to save all his people, living and dead:

For N. 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 brother/sister N. who ate the body of Christ, the bread of life, that he (she) may be raised up on the last day…we pray to the Lord.               Lord hear our prayer.

For the family and friends of our brother/sister N. that they may be consoled in their grief by the Lord, who wept at the death of his friend Lazarus…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.

R. Amen.

H3

Priest: My dear friends, let us join with one another in praying to God, not only for our departed brother/sister, but also for the Church, for peace in the world, and for ourselves.

That the bishops and priests of the Church, and all who preach the Gospel, may be given the strength to express in action the word they proclaim…we pray to the Lord.  Lord hear our prayer.

That those in public office may promote justice and peace…we pray to the Lord.               Lord hear our prayer.

That those who bear the cross of pain in mind or body may never feel forsaken by God…we pray to the Lord.          Lord hear our prayer.

That God may deliver the soul of his servant N. from punishment and from the powers of darkness…we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.

That God in his mercy may blot out all his (her) offenses…we pray to the Lord.        Lord hear our prayer.

That God may establish him (her) in light and peace…we pray to the Lord.     Lord hear our prayer.

That God may call him (her) to happiness in the company of all the saints…we pray to the Lord.Lord hear our prayer.

That God may welcome into his glory those of our family and friends who have departed this life…we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.

That God may give a place in the kingdom of heaven to all the faithful departed…we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.

Priest: O God, Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of your departed servants release from all their sins. Hear our prayers for those we love and give them the pardon they have always desired.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

H4

Priest: Let us turn to Christ Jesus with confidence and faith in the power of his cross and resurrection:

Risen Lord, pattern of our life for ever…we pray to the Lord.       Lord hear our prayer.

Promise and image of what we shall be…we pray to the Lord.                Lord hear our prayer.

Son of God who came to destroy sin and death…we pray to the Lord.     Lord hear our prayer.

Word of God who delivered us from the fear of death…we pray to the Lord.    Lord hear our prayer.

Crucified Lord, forsaken in death, raised in glory…we pray to the Lord. Lord hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, gentle Shepherd who brings rest to our souls, give peace to N. for ever…we pray to the Lord.      Lord hear our prayer.

Lord Jesus, you bless those who mourn and are in pain. Bless N.’s family and friends who gather around him (her) today…we pray to the Lord.   Lord hear our prayer.

H5

Priest: Jesus is the Son of God and the pattern for our own creation. His promise is that one day we shall truly be like him. With our hope founded on that promise, we pray:

That God will receive our praise and thanksgiving for the life of N.…we pray to the Lord.  Lord hear our prayer.

That God will bring completion N.’s baptism into Christ…we pray to the Lord.                 Lord hear our prayer.

That God will lead N. from death to life…we pray to the Lord.      Lord hear our prayer.

That all of us, N.’s family and friends, may be comforted in our grief…we pray to the Lord.        Lord hear our prayer.

That God will grant release to those who suffer…we pray to the Lord.    Lord hear our prayer.

That God will grant peace to all who have died in the faith of Christ…we pray to the Lord.         Lord hear our prayer.

That one day we may all share in the banquet of the Lord, praising God for victory over death…we pray to the Lord.         Lord hear our prayer.