Seven offerings

 

1. Loving God, through the Life-giving Blood of Christ, have mercy on the concerns and needs of the Church and the entire

     world, especially we pray;

 

       •    for the mission of the Church,

       •    for Pope Benedict, bishops, priests, religious,

       •    and for all your people

 

   Blessed and praised for evermore be Jesus Christ who has redeemed us with his Precious Blood.

 

2. Loving God, through the Life-giving Blood of Christ, have mercy on the concerns and needs of the Church and the entire

     world, especially we pray;

 

       •    for the conversion of all people,

       •    for the loving acceptance and understanding of your Word,

       •    and for the unity of all Christians.

 

    Blessed and praised for evermore be Jesus Christ who has redeemed us with his Precious Blood.

 

3. Loving God, through the Life-giving Blood of Christ, have mercy on the concerns and needs of the Church and the entire

    world, especially we pray

 

       •    for all governments,

       •    for the practice of ethical and moral values,

       •    that the dignity and rights of all people be respected,

       •    and for the preservation of all creation.

 

      Blessed and praised for evermore be Jesus Christ who has redeemed us with his Precious Blood.

 

4. Loving God, through the Life-giving Blood of Christ, have mercy on the concerns and needs of the Church and the entire

    world, especially we pray;

 

      •    for the poor, sick, suffering and marginalized,

      •    for those who are persecuted for their faith,

      •    and for all who rely on our prayers.

 

     Blessed and praised for evermore be Jesus Christ who has redeemed us with his Precious Blood

 

5. Loving God, through the Life-giving Blood of Christ, have mercy on the concerns and needs of the Church and the entire

     world, especially we pray;

 

     •    for our spiritual and temporal concerns,

     •    for those of our relatives, friends, associates and benefactors,

     •    and for peace, justice and reconciliation among all nations.

 

    Blessed and praised for evermore be Jesus Christ who has redeemed us with his Precious Blood.

 

6. Loving God, through the Life-giving Blood of Christ, have mercy on the concerns and needs of the Church and the entire

     world, especially we pray;

 

     •    for those who are to die this day,

     •    for those who have gone before us,

     •    and for our final union with Christ in glory.

 

Blessed and praised for evermore be Jesus Christ who has redeemed us with his Precious Blood.

 

7. Loving God, through the Life-giving Blood of Christ, have mercy on the concerns and needs of the Church and the entire

     world, especially we pray;

 

     •    for your greater honor and glory,

     •    for the spreading of your kingdom,

     •    and for the salvation of all.

 

Blessed and praised for evermore be Jesus Christ who has redeemed us with his Precious Blood.