 I invite you to please stand. And trusting in God's love for us, let us now lift up our prayers for our needs and the needs of the world. For Pope Francis and his intentions, and for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, we pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For peace in the world and for an end to all terrorism and violence, we pray to the Lord. Lord, hear our prayer. For our nation and for all our government leaders,