THE SOLEMN INTERCESSIONS OF GOOD FRIDAY
Roman Missal
 

1. For Holy Church

Let us pray for the holy Church of God, that our God and Lord be pleased to give her peace, to guard her and to unite her throughout the whole world and grant that, leading our life in tranquility and quiet, we may glorify God the Father almighty.
 
Almighty ever-living God, who in Christ revealed your glory to all the nations, watch over the works of your mercy, that your Church, spread throughout all the world, may persevere with steadfast faith in confessing your name.  Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.
 

2. For the Pope

Let us pray also for our most Holy Father Pope Francis, that our God and Lord, who chose him for the Order of Bishops, may keep him safe and unharmed for the Lord’s holy Church, to govern the holy People of God.
 
Almighty ever-living God, by whose decree all things are founded, look with favor on our prayers and in your kindness protect the Pope chosen for us, that, under him, the Christian people, governed by you their maker, may grow in merit by reason of their faith.  Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.
 

3. For All Orders and Degrees of the Faithful

Let us pray also for our Bishop Peter Christensen, for all Bishops, Priests, and Deacons of the Church and for the whole of the faithful people
 
Almighty ever-living God, by whose Spirit the whole Body of the Church is sanctified and governed, hear our humble prayer for your ministers, that, by the gift of your grace, all may serve you faithfully.  Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.
 

4. For Catechumens

Let us pray for our catechumens, Doug and T.J., that our God and Lord may open wide the ears of their inmost hearts and unlock the gates of his mercy, that having received forgiveness of all their sins through the waters of rebirth, they, too, may be one with Christ Jesus our Lord.
 
Almighty ever-living God, who makes your Church ever fruitful with new offspring, increase the faith and understanding of our catechumens, that, reborn in the font of Baptism, they may be added to the number of your adopted children.  Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.
 

5. For the Unity of Christians

Let us pray for our brothers and sisters who believe in Christ, that our God and Lord may be pleased, as they live the truth, to gather them together and keep them in his one Church.
 
Almighty ever-living God, who gather what is scattered and keep together what you have gathered, look kindly on the flock of your Son, that those whom one Baptism has consecrated may be joined together by integrity of faith and united in the bond of charity.  Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.
 

6. For the Jewish People

Let us pray for the Jewish people, to whom the Lord our God spoke first, that he may grant them to advance in love of his name and in faithfulness to his covenant.
 
Almighty ever-living God, who bestowed your promises on Abraham and his descendants, graciously hear the prayers of your Church, that the people you first made your own, may attain the fullness of redemption.  Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.
 

7. For Those Who Do Not Believe in Christ

Let us pray for those who do not believe in Christ, that, enlightened by the Holy Spirit, they, too, may enter on the way of salvation.
 
Almighty ever-living God, grant to those who do not confess Christ that, by walking before you with a sincere heart, they may find the truth and that we ourselves, being constant in mutual love and striving to understand more fully the mystery of your life, may be made more perfect witnesses to your love in the world.  Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.
 
 
 

8. For Those Who Do Not Believe in God

Let us pray for those who do not acknowledge God, that, following what is right in sincerity of heart, they may find the way to God himself.
 
Almighty ever-living God, who created all people to seek you always by desiring you and, by finding you, come to rest, grant, we pray, that, despite every harmful obstacle, all may recognize the signs of your fatherly love and the witness of the good works done by those who believe in you, and so in gladness confess you the one true God and Father of our human race.  Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.
 

9. For Those in Public Office

Let us pray also for those in public office, that our God and Lord may direct their minds and hearts according to his will for the true peace and freedom of all.
 
Almighty ever-living God, in whose hand lies every human heart and the rights of peoples, look with favor, we pray, on those who govern with authority over us, that throughout the whole world, the prosperity of peoples, the assurance of peace, and freedom of religion may through your gift be made secure.  Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.
 

10. For Those in Tribulation

Let us pray to God the Father almighty, that he may cleanse the world of all errors, banish disease, drive out hunger, unlock prisons, loosen fetters, granting to travelers safety, to pilgrims return, health to the sick and salvation to the dying.
 
Almighty ever-living God, comfort of mourners, strength of all who toil, may the prayers of those who cry out in any tribulation come before you, that all may rejoice, because in their hour of need your mercy was at hand.  Through Christ, our Lord.  Amen.
 

11. For an End to the Pandemic

( This is an extra petition added for this year.)
Let us pray for a swift end to the coronavirus pandemic that afflicts our world today, that our God and Father will heal the sick, strengthen those who care for them, and help us all to persevere in faith.
 
Almighty ever-living God, source of life, health and healing, look with compassion on our world, brought low by disease; protect us in the midst of the grave challenges that assail us, and in your fatherly providence grant recovery to the stricken, strength to those who care for them, and success to those working to eradicate this scourge.  Through Christ our Lord.  Amen.