Mass of Redemption: General Intercessions ========================================= w&m: Steven R. Janco, 2010 [Invocation 1] For the Church of God throughout the world, That we may grow in love of Christ and our neighbor; we pray to the Lord: [Response 1] Lord, hear our prayer. [Invocation 2] For the leaders of nations and peoples, That they may work always for the common good; we pray to the Lord: [Response 2] Lord, hear our prayer. [Invocation 3] For the poor and the oppressed, That their faith may give them strength and hope; we pray to the Lord: [Response 3] Lord, hear our prayer. [Invocation 4] For the sick and the dying, That they may be comforted by the peace of Christ; we pray to the Lord: [Response 4] Lord, hear our prayer.