Celebrant : As we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord, let us joyfully exercise the right Jesus has gained for us to call God "Father" as we bring before Him our petitions, saying,

Response : Father, you bring us new life.

1. For the Pope, the Bishops, the Clergy and the Religious that as pastors in the Church they may spread the message of Easter which is peace, joy, communion, participation and mission, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
2. Those countries and regions facing economic and political turmoil, may experience healing and restoration and new life of the Resurrection, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
3. For peace in the world: That Jesus, who is the Prince of peace, may enlighten the hearts and minds of world leaders to work towards establishing peace in the world in a spirit of dialogue and collaboration, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
4. That each one of us may truly experience the new life the Lord is offering in every aspect of our lives: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   

(Pray for community and personal needs.... we pray to the Lord....)

Celebrant : Heavenly Father, on this day Your Son Jesus shared with us His life and His joy. Help us to be faithful to Him and gather us all in your glory where we shall experience the joy of calling you Father together with Him. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.