4th Sunday of the Year

The Priest says:
Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus, and for all men according to their needs.

Reader:
We pray for the world in which we live,
O God, the creator and preserver of all mankind, we pray for men of every race, and in every kind of need; make your ways known on earth, your saving power among all nations.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for your Church through the world,
guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth, and hold the faith in the unity of Spirit, in the bond of peace and righteousness of life.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those in need and those who care for them,
We commend to your fatherly goodness all who are anxious or distressed in mind or body; comfort and relive them in their need; give them patience in their sufferings, and bring good out of their troubles.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for the departed,
Hear us as we pray for those who have died in the peace of Christ, those who have confessed the faith, and those whose faith is known to you alone, and grant us with them a share in your eternal kingdom.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us ask Our Lady to pray for us. Hail Mary .

In silence, let us make our private intentions to God our Father.

The priest concludes the prayers:
Almighty God, to whom our needs are known before we ask, help us ask only what accords with your will; and those good things which we dare not, or in our blindness cannot ask, grant us for the sake of your son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Conversion of St Paul 25th January 2009

The Litany of St Paul

Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy 

Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy

God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us

God the Son, Redeemer of the world,     Have mercy on us

God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us

Holy Trinity, one God,  Have mercy on us

St Paul, descendant of Abraham, pray for us
Blinded in conversion, pray for us
Appointed by God, pray for us
Ambassador for Christ, pray for us
Apostle to the Gentiles, pray for us
Servant of the Church,  pray for us
Preacher of the Gospel, pray for us
Rooted in Christ, pray for us
Firm in faith, pray for us
Full of thanksgiving, pray for us

Jesus, Son of the living God Lord, hear our prayer

Let us pray:

O God,
you have instructed many nations
through the preaching of the blessed apostle, Paul.
May the power of his intercession with You
help us to venerate his memory and follow his example today.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

3rd Sunday of the Year 25th January 2009

Third 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:
We pray 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.

We pray 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.

We pray 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.

We pray 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.

Second Sunday of the Year 18th January

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

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

We pray 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.

We pray for those who have died in Christ,
and for all those who mourn their loss.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray 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.

The Baptism of the Lord 11th January 2009

The Baptism of The Lord

The Priest introduces the prayers:
Brothers and sisters in Christ, let us pray together for the needs of the Church and of the world.

Reader:
We pray for the universal Church that is baptised in the Holy Spirit:
that ministering in the name of the Lord it will not break the crushed reed nor quench the wavering flame.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us pray for all who are discouraged in their life and work,
that they may know again the favour of the Lord and our own encouragement and support.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For the sick and those who care for them,
that the Spirit of God may be their guide and strength.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For those departed this life,
that God, who called each of us by name, may call all the departed to his heavenly Kingdom.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us join our prayers with the prayers of Our Blessed Lady.
Hail Mary ...

In silence we make our private prayers to God.

The Priest concludes the prayers:
God our Father, you free those who live in darkness with the light of your truth. Speak your life-giving word to us again, that we may live in the wisdom that is yours alone. We ask this through your beloved Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.