Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year B

Praying for others

Reading I: Acts 1:15–17, 20–26 (Matthias chosen)
Reading II: 1 John 4:11–16 (love for one another)
Gospel: John 17:11–19 (Jesus’ prayer for the disciples)

Key Passage: [Jesus prayed to his Father,] “I am asking on their behalf; I am not asking on behalf of the world, but on behalf of those whom you gave me, because they are yours.” (John 17:9)

Adult: Who needs you to pray for them this week, as Jesus prayed for his disciples?
Child: Who will you pray for this week?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)