God upholds our lives. Let us call upon our God who sustains us to hear these prayers we make in the name of the human family.

If we but die with Christ, we will also rise with him. If we take up our cross and follow him, he will lead us to salvation and glory. Pray now for the faith to believe this truth.

Our God has come to save us and bring us strength and courage. With confidence we lift our prayers to God.

We turn to God who is close to us and call upon God in prayer.

Jesus our Lord has the words of life. Having his word, we turn in prayer to God, who gives us life.

With all who have reverence for the living God, let us present our needs to the Lord.

Our faith is a gift from our loving God. With hearts and minds shaped by this faith, we call upon our God.

In faith and trust we turn to the God who provides for us.

In faith and confidence, we present our prayers to our God, who always feeds us when we are in need.

The Lord is our shepherd. Thankful for the goodness and kindness the Lord shows us, we make known our prayers.