Legion of Mary

General Intercessions Celebrant: In the presence of the pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima, let us present our prayers to God our Father, who gave us the Mother of his Son to be our Mother. Reader: 1. For all the faithful, that by obeying the appeals of Mary in a spirit of true penance and prayer, they may work wholeheartedly for the renewal of the world and for the Kingdom of Christ. We pray to the Lord 2. For those who exercise sacred ministry in the Church, that they may be attentive to the word of God, love it and proclaim it with fidelity and enthusiasm, as Mary did. We pray to the Lord 3. For those who govern nations, that they may work for justice and peace in the world, and harmoniously collaborate in the just distribution of earthly goods among all the inhabitants of the world. We pray to the Lord 4. For all those who suffer, that in union with Mary, consoler of the afflicted, in the loving care of others and in the contemplation of the Cross of Christ, they may find courage to face life. We pray to the Lord 5. For all of us here present and for our families, that by the intercession of Mary, those who seek Christ may find him, sinners may be converted and young people may open their hearts with enthusiasm to the Gospel. We pray to the Lord Celebrant: God of infinite goodness, attentive to the supplication of your people, and with the prayers of Mary, Mother of your Son and Mother of the Church, to help us, listen to our pleas and increase our faith. Through Christ our Lord. All: Amen 8