For the pope, bishops, clergy and religious, that as representatives of Christ they may proclaim his message with boldness and conviction, we pray.

That Christians may become more zealous in living and proclaiming the faith that they have received, we pray.

For those opposed to Christ and his message, that they may shed their ignorance and come to the wonderful light of Christ, we pray.

For Christian missionaries who work in various parts of the world, that the hardships they endure and the sacrifices they make may help in nourishing people’s faith, we pray.

Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions…we pray.

For the pope, bishops, clergy and religious, as leaders in the Church, they may put into practice the words of Jesus, “ Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy”, we pray.

For those who doubt about matters concerning faith, that their doubts may not lead to laxity or abandonment of faith but through prayer and reflection they may return to an even-deeper faith, we pray.

For the poor and the marginal income families, that the believing community may come to their assistance as the early Christians did, we pray.

That the peace which the risen Christ offers us may dwell in our hearts, homes, parishes, and the world at large, we pray.

Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions…we pray.

That the Church may, ever more fervently, proclaim the good news of the resurrection throughout all lands, we pray.

That all peoples of the world welcome God’s offer of salvation, we pray.

That world leaders join together to provide care to those suffering, and help bring an end to the spread of violence and war, we pray.

That the Risen Lord may revive hope for those who are discouraged or are in despair, we pray.

That all who mourn the death of a loved one find comfort in the joy of Jesus’ resurrection, especially those from our parish community, we pray.

Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions…we pray.

For holy mother the Church, that this Holy Week may be a time of abundant blessings upon our Pope, pastors and people of God, we pray.

For the rulers and law-makers of our country, that they may enact and pass just laws, work for peace, harmony and prosperity of all citizens, we pray.

For Christians who are persecuted for their faith, that they may, with patience and courage, stand for Christ in all circumstances, we pray.

For the sick, the imprisoned, the aged, the orphans and the abandoned, that they may find their refuge and strength in the suffering Christ, we pray.

For the dead that they may rise to a new life of eternal joy and peace with God in heaven, we pray.

Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions…we pray.

For the pope, bishops, clergy and religious, that they may adopt newer methods of making the gospel acceptable and available to the people, we pray.

That we may accept the sufferings that come on our way, knowing well that suffering produces endurance which leads us on the path to our eternal home, we pray.

That we may encourage our fellow brothers and sisters, and help them to have an opportunity to know better and live better, we pray.

That like the seed that falls to the ground and produces much fruit, our Lenten penance too may produce the desired fruit, we pray.

Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions…we pray.

For the pope, bishops, clergy and religious, that they may care for the flock of Christ as good shepherds, we pray.

For the grace to accept temporary setbacks and inconveniences we face in life, we pray.

That the light of Christ may pervade our lives so that we may become people of integrity and maturity, we pray.

That there be genuine love between parents and children, husband and wife, brothers and sisters, so that no person in this world may remain unloved and cared for, we pray.

Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions…we pray.

For the pope, bishops, clergy and religious, that as leaders in the Church they may dynamically read the signs of the times, we pray.

For the non-Christian brothers and sisters, that they may accept the Fatherhood of God who showers His blessings upon all those who call upon His name, we pray.

For all Christians who accept Christ as their Saviour, that they may strive towards unity and cooperation among churches, we pray.

For all of us here present, that this period of Lent may strengthen our resolve to be ever more faithful to our discipleship of Jesus, our Master, we pray.

Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions…we pray.

For the Pope, Bishops and all leaders of the Church that they may listen to Jesus our Chief Shepherd and guide their flock with love and compassion, we pray to the Lord.

For the people of God in the peripheries: those suffering from deprivation, diseases, oppression and injustice. May they experience the presence of the compassionate Savior, we pray to the Lord.

For the consecrated religious men and women, that they may become prophetic presence in the world through their life of witnessing to Christ who is chaste, poor and obedient, we pray to the Lord.

For those working in the various media of Communication that they may always adhere to the values of truth and justice over sensationalism and popularity rating, we pray to the Lord.

Let us pause in silence and pray for our personal intentions…we pray to the Lord.

For the Church, the bride of Christ. May she, with all her shepherds and the people of God, experience the power of God to overcome every storm, every temptation and every struggle, we pray.

For those engaged in the work of evangelization. May they experience the power of the Spirit to continue their mission despite persecution and hardships, we pray.

For the poor and needy all over the world, and those who are denied basic human needs. May they find their refuge in the Lord who knows and provides for our everyday needs, we pray.

For young people all over the world. May they experience the power of God to overcome temptations and be conquerors in today’s materialistic and consumerist world, we pray.

Let us pause in silence and pray for our personal intentions…we pray.

For the pope, bishops, clergy and religious that the various gifts they have received by virtue of their consecration may be used for the benefit of the people, we pray.

That all communicable disease and all the epidemics may be eradicated from the face of the earth, we pray.

For all medical researchers that their painstaking work behind the scene may be abundantly rewarded by God, we pray.

For all of us present, empowered by this communitarian celebration of the Eucharist, we may grow more compassionate and caring towards the sick and the suffering in our midst, we pray.

Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions… we pray.