Lord Jesus, we pray for all the living,
and for those who have left this world in the hope of the resurrection.

~ Son of the living God, protect your people.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayerfortheDead #PrayeroftheChurch #EasterSeason #JesusChrist

Crucified and risen Saviour, you will come again in judgement: be merciful to us sinners.

~ Son of the living God, protect your people.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #EasterSeason #JesusChrist

Resurrection by Natalya Rusetska

Lord Jesus, you are the first to rise from the dead, the first of many brothers and sisters;
share your glory with those who have hoped in you.

~ King of glory, hear us.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayerfortheDead #PrayeroftheChurch #EasterSeason #JesusChrist

Lord Jesus, you sent your disciples into the world, their faith made strong by the resurrection;
grant that bishops and priests may be faithful ministers of your gospel.

~ King of glory, hear us.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #EasterSeason #JesusChrist

Father, you called St. Stephen to yourself as he bore witness to Jesus; welcome the faithful departed who have loved and desired you.

~ Save your people through the victory of #Christ.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayerfortheDead #PrayeroftheChurch #EasterSeason #JesusChrist

Image: Janet Zeh

Father, you have brought us to #Christ, the shepherd and guardian of our souls; keep us faithful to him, under the guidance of our pastors.

~ Save your people through the victory of Christ.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #EasterSeason #JesusChrist

Jesus, the last Adam, life-giving Spirit, conform the dead to your likeness; make their joy complete.

~ Ever-living #Christ, hear us.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayerfortheDead #PrayeroftheChurch #EasterSeason #JesusChrist

Good shepherd, risen from the dead, you gave to the apostle Peter the care of your flock; may Pope Leo be ever strengthened in charity and zeal.

~ Ever-living #Christ, hear us.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #EasterSeason #JesusChrist

Lord Jesus, from your opened side there poured out blood and water; cleanse the Church, your bride, from every stain of sin.

~ Ever-living #Christ, hear us.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #EasterSeason #JesusChrist

Let us pray to #Christ, who by his resurrection strengthens his people in hope.

~ Ever-living Christ, hear us.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #EasterSeason #JesusChrist

Help us to form a human community where all people live in friendship; Lord, unite us in your love.

~ Lord Jesus, visit your family.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayerforPeace #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #SeasonofLent #JesusChrist

Teach us to care for everyone;
make us more like you in serving others.

~ Lord Jesus, visit your family.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #SeasonofLent #JesusChrist

Jesus Washing Peter's Feet by Calvin by Carter

Teach us to love sincerely the people of our nation and of every race on earth;
may we work for their #peace and welfare.

~ Lord, have mercy on your people.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerforPeace #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #SeasonofLent #JesusChrist

Lord Jesus, let us serve you in the hungry and give you to eat;
let us see you in the thirsty and give you to drink.

~ Lord, give life to your people.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #SeasonofLent #WorksofMercy #JesusChrist

Grant that we may respect the dignity of every person, redeemed by the precious blood of your Son;
let us never violate their rights or their conscience.

~ Lord, give life to the people redeemed by Christ.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #JesusChrist

Lord, give peace to our troubled world;
and give to your children security of mind and freedom from anxiety.

~ Lord, hear our prayer.

#PrayerforPeace #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #SeasonofLent #JesusChrist

Teach us to care for everyone;
make us more like you in serving others.

~ Lord Jesus, visit your family.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #SeasonofLent #JesusChrist

#Transfiguration Icon

Christ our Redeemer, giver of life, remember those who have died; grant them the glory of your resurrection.

~ Lord, have mercy on your people.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayerfortheDead #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #SeasonofLent #JesusChrist

#Christ's Second Coming by Nikola Saric

Let us pray to the Lord #Jesus, who sanctified his people by his own blood.

~ Lord, have mercy on your people.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #SeasonofLent #JesusChrist

Crucifixion by #Ukrainian artist Lyuba Yatskiv

Let us pray to #Christ the Lord, who gave us the new commandment to love one another.

~ Lord, may your people grow in love.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #SeasonofLent #JesusChrist

Image: Christ and the Children

Help us to care for our neighbour and show your love for people; through us let the light of your salvation shine in the world.

~ Hear us, Lord Jesus, and have mercy.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #SeasonofLent #JesusChrist

#Christ in Majesty

Grant to the faithful departed peace and glory;
let us reign with them one day in your heavenly kingdom.

~ Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #SeasonofLent #JesusChrist

Image of Smiling Jesus

Give hope to the sick and make them well again;
help us to comfort and take care of them.

~ Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheSick #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #SeasonofLent #JesusChrist

#Christ the Healer Icon by Christine Hales

Let us call on the name of the Lord Jesus, who saves his people from their sins.

~ Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #LentenSeason #JesusChrist

Father, be merciful to those who have left our world; give them everlasting happiness.

~ Lord, give life to the people redeemed by Christ.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #JesusChrist

#Christ Accepts His Cross by Lynne Beard

Father, save people from the blind pursuit of wealth;
make them sensitive to the needs of others.

~ Lord, give life to the people redeemed by Christ.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #Lent #JesusChrist

Crucifixion of #Christ by El Greco

Bring to the sick your comfort and healing;
strengthen them through the victory of Calvary.

~ Father, may we find rest in your love.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheSick #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #JesusChrist

Image of #Christ with crown of thorns by J. Kirk Richards.

Through all the holy women
who live in the light of your glory,
grant to the #FaithfulDeparted
the everlasting vision of happiness.

~ Lord, remember your Church.

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #PrayerfortheDead #PrayeroftheChurch #Prayer #FeastDay #StScholastica

God, our Father, pour out your love on our friends, and on all whom we know; may they carry with them the gentleness of #Christ.

~ Lord, bless your people!

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayeroftheChurch #JesusChrist #GoodShepherd

Shepherd's Care by Yongsung Kim

Lord, awaken the dead to a glorious resurrection:
may we be united with them at the end of time.

– Your kingdom come!

#Vespers #EveningPrayer #Prayer #PrayerfortheDead #PrayeroftheChurch #JesusChrist