Bidding Prayers for Saints Peter and Paul

Ss Peter and Paul


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:
We pray for Pope Benedict,
that he may be guided by the Holy Spirit,
to lead in truth and love the universal Church
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all priests
that supported by the prayers of these holy apostles
and inspired by their lives
they may faithfully life out their vocations for the salvation of the world.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray 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.

We pray 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.