All Saints’ Day November 1st

All Saints’ Day
November 1st

The Priest introduces the prayers:
Today, we join our prayers with all the saints in heaven, who are our great cloud of witnesses, interceding for us at the right hand of the Father. Let us now ask the Lord with renewed faith, for the needs of our Church and world.

Reader:
We pray for the Church on earth,
may the saints in heaven be an example for all Christians, that they may serve God in the way he wishes.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for peace on earth,
that those in authority may follow the example of the saints who worked for peace and love.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those in need, and those who care for them,
that they may see in the saints who suffered the love of Christ for them.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those who have died in the hope of new life,
may Christ bring them to share his glory with the Saints.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray with Mary, Queen of the Saints: Hail Mary.

In silence, we pray with the saints, to God our loving Father.

The Priest concludes the prayers:
Lord almighty, we bring before you all our needs, trusting that you will hear and answer them, as we pray with all the saints. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

30th 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,
that pastors may lead in faith and serve in love the flock which has been entrusted to their care.
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.
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.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For the departed in Christ,
that those who have gone before us in the faith may receive the reward of eternal life.
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.

29th 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.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

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

For those who have died in Christ,
and for all those who mourn their loss.
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.
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.

28th Sunday of the Year

The Priest says:
Jesus invites us to the banquet of the Kingdom of Heaven. If we are ever reluctant to accept this invitation, may he encourage us with his grace, as he answers our earnest prayers.

Reader:
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, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

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, let us pray to the Lord. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

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, let us pray to the Lord.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For those departed this life,
that those who have left this life in faith and fear may find eternal happiness in heaven, let us pray to the Lord.
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.