Bidding Prayers / Intercessions for Lent Two

Lent Two

The Priest introduces the prayers:
Today we reflect on the glory of the transfiguration. Bathed in that glory, let us pray to God our Father for the needs of the Church and of the world.

Reader:
We pray for the Church,
may more saints be raised up in our age, ready to leave all things for the sake of the gospel, so that through them, God's power may shine out in the world, as it did through Jesus in his transfiguration.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those who find it difficult to profess their faith,
may they be given the grace not to be afraid, and so, being full of inner confidence, may they proclaim the saving power of the gospel, which overcomes all difficulties.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for the sick and those who care for them,
that the healing love of Christ may shine upon them.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those departed this life,
that they may dwell in everlasting glory.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Mary shared her Son's sorrows. We pray with her as we say: Hail Mary.

In silence we make our private prayers to God our loving Father.

The Priest concludes the prayers:
Father, you called Abraham to be a model of faith, and you glorified your Son, Jesus. May we live in the hope and trust that you ar

Bidding Prayers / Intercessions for Lent 1

Priest
God wills that, through Christ, we should all be saved. We pray to him that, though damaged by the effects of sin, we may change our lives, and turn again to our Father to ask forgiveness for our sins.

Reader:
We pray for the Church, with her mission of forgiveness,
and for all priests who are the ministers of forgiveness:
in particular this week we pray for Fr Philip Newbold, Fr David Newell, Canon Michael Neylon, Fr Peter Nguyen Tien Dac, Fr Joseph Nguyen Van Tien, Fr Guy Nichols, and Fr John Nightingale
may the Lord keep them all close to his heart, and bless them abundantly in time and in eternity. 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those who undergo difficult temptations in their daily lives,
that they may learn from the temptations of Jesus that the devil can be conquered, and that temptation in itself is not a sin.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for the sick and those who care for them,
that they may trust in God's loving mercy, and turn again to God, who alone has the power to heal and save.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those departed this life,
that God may bring them from the darkness of death to the dawn of new life.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray with our Lady as we say: Hail Mary, .

Let us pray to our heavenly Father in a moment of silence.

The Priest concludes the prayers:
Father, through the disobedience of Adam, we were made sinners.
Through our obedience to you this Lent, may we repent of our sins.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

6th Sunday of the Year

Sixth Sunday of the Year

The Priest says:
Let us ask the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name, to send the Spirit of his Son into our hearts as we pray for the needs of the Church and of the world.

Reader:
O Lord, the creator and redeemer of all mankind,
we humbly pray for all men of every race and in every kind of need:
make your ways known to them, and reveal your salvation to the nations.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

May the whole Church be guided and governed by your Holy Spirit,
let all who call themselves Christians be led into the way of truth and hold the faith in the unity of Spirit.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We commend to your fatherly goodness all who are afflicted or distressed,
comfort and relieve them according to their needs, and grant them the love and consolation of your Spirit.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Father, give a place of life and rest to those who have died in your peace,
may we share with them in the glory of Jesus Christ, who died to save us all.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Our Lady is the Mother of the Church and shows her care for us all by her prayers. We join our prayers with hers as we say: Hail Mary.

In a moment of silence,
let us make our private petitions to God our almighty Father.

The priest concludes the prayers:
Father, hear the prayers of your Church. In your great love, make up for what is lacking in our faith. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Biddings / Intercessions for the Fifth Sunday of the Year

The Priest says:
Let us call with faith upon God our Father, through Jesus Christ his beloved Son, in the Holy Spirit, who inspires our prayer, for the needs of the Church and of the world.


Reader:

Let us pray for all priests in this year of priests
may the Lord keep them all close to his heart, and bless them abundantly in time and in eternity. 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all the peoples of the world,
that the Lord may unite all peoples in peace and harmony,
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all our brothers and sisters in need and those who care for them,
that the Lord may assist them in their need.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all who have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again,
that they may come into the light of God's presence,
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Now let us joining our prayers with the prayers of Our Lady: Hail Mary.

We make our private petitions to God in a moment of silence.


The priest concludes the prayers:
Father,
we come before you in faith and love
to praise your goodness and acknowledge our need.
We ask you to hear the prayers
we make in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.