Ss Peter and St Paul

Ss Peter and Paul
June 29th

The Priest says:
Brothers and sisters, as we thank God for Saint Peter and Saint Paul, let us pray that they may continue to inspire the Church in its mission and care, as we pray for the needs of the world.

Reader:
For Pope ,
that he may be guided by the Holy Spirit, and that the sad divisions of our Churches may be overcome in truth and love.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For the nations and peoples of the world,
that, as Peter and Paul overcame their differences, all peoples may put aside disagreements for the good of all mankind.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For the sick and those who care for them,
may they meet their sufferings with courage and with hope.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For those departed this life,
may they come to share in the glory of heaven with Saints Peter and Paul.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

With Our Lady, we pray: Hail Mary ...

Let us pray in silence to our heavenly Father.

The priest concludes the prayers:
Father Almighty, enlarge our hearts and kindle our zeal, that like Peter and Paul, we may seek the salvation of all peoples. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

12th Sunday of the Year

The Priest says:
My brothers and sisters, God our Father wants all mankind to be saved, and call us to the knowledge of the truth. Let us pray to him with all our hearts.

Reader:
For the Holy Catholic Church,
for Pope Benedict, Vincent our Bishop, for Bishop David and for the other bishops of the diocese,
that bishops and priest may lead in faith and serve in love the flock which has been entrusted to their care, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For the peoples of the world,
that the whole world may rejoice in the blessing of true peace, the peace which Christ himself gives to us, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For those in need and for those who care for them,
that our suffering brothers and sisters may have their sorrow turned into lasting joy, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For those being confirmed tomorrow/today,
for Jakub, Kamil, Dimitri, David, Julie, William and Helen,
that as they are sealed with the gift of the Spirit they may bear the fruits of the spirit in their lives.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us ask Our Lady, to bring our prayers
before the presence of the Father: Hail Mary ...

We make our own petitions in silence.

The priest concludes the prayers:
Almighty and eternal God, maker of all things in heaven and earth: mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Eleventh Sunday of the Year

Eleventh Sunday of the Year

The Priest says:
Gathered together in Christ as brothers and sisters, let us call to mind God's many blessings and ask him to hear the prayers which he himself inspires us to ask.

Reader:
For all bishops and priests and the people they have been called to serve,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For all those who serve in public office and for all those entrusted with the common good,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For all who suffer oppression, exploitation, sickness,
for those in anxiety and for all who tend to their needs,
let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For those who have died in Christ,
and for all those who mourn their loss, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For all of us gathered here in this holy place
in faith, reverence and the love of God, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us unite our prayers with the perpetual intercession of Our Lady as we say: Hail Mary ...

We pray for a moment in silence.

The priest concludes the prayers:
God of love, our refuge and strength,
hear the prayers of your Church,
and grant us today what we ask of you in faith.
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Tenth Sunday of the Year A

Tenth Sunday of the Year

The Priest says:
Jesus is the shepherd of our souls. He sustains us against the perils of the world, the flesh and the devil, if we only turn to him for help. Let us ask the Father that he will give us not only the grace of sorrow, but also confidence in his forgiveness.

Reader:
Let us pray for the Catholic Church in all the world,
that the Holy Spirit will guide and inspire the leaders of the Church,
and render all her enemies powerless. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us pray for peace and justice in the world,
that civil officials may not oppose the will of God, and that the people of our land may choose leaders who will guide us in the path of righteousness.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us pray for the sick and those who care for them,
that those who feel God is distant from them may realise that he alone is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us pray for those departed this life,
that those who have left this life in faith and fear
may find eternal happiness in heaven.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Now let us pray with Mary, Mother of all Christians: Hail Mary...

We make our own prayers in moment of silence.

The priest concludes the prayers:
O God, the creator of life and author of every good thing, be merciful to those who transgress your laws, enlighten their minds to the error of their ways, and give them the humility to acknowledge their fault. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.