Bidding Prayers / Intercessions for Maundy Thursday
The Priest introduces the prayers:
Jesus said, a new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, as I have loved you. To show our love for all God's creation, let us pray now for the Church and for the world.
Reader:
On the night he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus Christ washed his disciples feet. We commit ourselves to follow the example of love and service.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
On this night, he prayed for his disciples to be one.
We pray for the unity of the Church.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
On this night, he prayed for those who were to believe through their message. We pray for the mission of the Church.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
On this night, he gave us the Eucharist.
We pray for our Eucharistic Ministers, and those preparing to receive his body and blood.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
On this night, he commanded them to love, but suffered rejection himself. We pray for the rejected and unloved.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
On this night, he reminded them that if the world hated them it hated him first. We pray for those who are persecuted for their faith.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
On this night, he laid down his life for us. We pray for the holy souls, that they may take up the new life of his resurrection.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray with Mary, Mother of the Church. Hail Mary .
Let us pray for a moment in silence.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
Lord God, your Son taught us that what we do for the least of our brethren we do also for him: give us the will to be the servant of others as he was the servant of all, and gave up his life and died for us for us, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
Bidding Prayers for Passion (Palm) Sunday
The Priest introduces the prayers:
In these days of Holy Week, when Christ prayed and entreated his Father in the anguish of his Passion with humility and sorrow for our sins. May our Father hear and answer our prayers out of love for his Son, Jesus Christ.
Reader:
We pray for Christian people, that through the suffering of disunity there may grow a rich union in Christ.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for those who make laws, interpret them, and administer them, that our common life may be ordered in justice and mercy.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the sick,
that they may be given the blessings of peace and security,
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the departed in Christ,
that they may find mercy on the day of Christ.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray with Mary, who shared the agony of her son. Hail Mary .
Let us pray for a moment in silence.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent. Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that, lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, we may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect forgiveness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
In these days of Holy Week, when Christ prayed and entreated his Father in the anguish of his Passion with humility and sorrow for our sins. May our Father hear and answer our prayers out of love for his Son, Jesus Christ.
Reader:
We pray for Christian people, that through the suffering of disunity there may grow a rich union in Christ.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for those who make laws, interpret them, and administer them, that our common life may be ordered in justice and mercy.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the sick,
that they may be given the blessings of peace and security,
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the departed in Christ,
that they may find mercy on the day of Christ.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray with Mary, who shared the agony of her son. Hail Mary .
Let us pray for a moment in silence.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent. Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that, lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, we may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect forgiveness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Bidding Prayers / Intercessions for Lent 5
Lent Five
The Priest introduces the prayers:
My brothers and sisters, as Easter draws near, let us earnestly pray to the Lord, that we who are baptised, and the entire world, may come to share fully in the life which Christ brings us through his suffering, death and resurrection.
Reader:
We pray for the Church, the Body of Christ,
that she may continue to proclaim the saving power of Christ's cross and resurrection, by which we are raised from the death of sin to the new life of grace.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for those who hold public office,
that they may appreciate that the things of this world have only passing value, and realise the immortal destiny of man, which was gained by Christ's saving death and resurrection.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for those who suffer or are in sorrow,
that they may believe through faith that sufferings are taken up by Christ into his resurrection, so that the Cross is forever buried in the glory of the tomb.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray with Mary, who stood by the cross of her Son: Hail Mary .
In a moment of silence we make our own petitions.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
Father, have mercy on your Church in its need, hear the prayers we offer with all our hearts, and never abandon the people who share your life.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Priest introduces the prayers:
My brothers and sisters, as Easter draws near, let us earnestly pray to the Lord, that we who are baptised, and the entire world, may come to share fully in the life which Christ brings us through his suffering, death and resurrection.
Reader:
We pray for the Church, the Body of Christ,
that she may continue to proclaim the saving power of Christ's cross and resurrection, by which we are raised from the death of sin to the new life of grace.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for those who hold public office,
that they may appreciate that the things of this world have only passing value, and realise the immortal destiny of man, which was gained by Christ's saving death and resurrection.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for those who suffer or are in sorrow,
that they may believe through faith that sufferings are taken up by Christ into his resurrection, so that the Cross is forever buried in the glory of the tomb.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray with Mary, who stood by the cross of her Son: Hail Mary .
In a moment of silence we make our own petitions.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
Father, have mercy on your Church in its need, hear the prayers we offer with all our hearts, and never abandon the people who share your life.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Bidding Prayers / Intercessions for Lent Four (Mothering Sunday)
Lent Four
Mothering Sunday
The Priest introduces the prayers:
My brothers and sisters in Christ, it was God our Father's will that his Son should share family life with Mary and Joseph, that he will continue to enrich our homes with his love and his grace.
Reader:
We pray for all mothers throughout the world,
may they experience the joy and appreciation of those they have brought into the world, and may they be blessed today as they are surrounded by a loving family.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the family of the Church,
may all Christians remember that they are brothers and sisters in Christ, and so learn to live in harmony with one another.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the sick and those who care for them,
for the unemployed, the homeless, the widowed and orphaned; that the strains which adversity put upon family life may be borne with patience and trust in God.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for those departed this life,
may all families be reunited in the Kingdom of God.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
Let us turn in prayer to Mary, Mother of all Christians: Hail Mary .
In silence, we make our private prayers.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
Father, in union with Mary, our Mother, we make all our prayers to you, confident that you will hear and answer them.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The Priest introduces the prayers:
My brothers and sisters in Christ, it was God our Father's will that his Son should share family life with Mary and Joseph, that he will continue to enrich our homes with his love and his grace.
Reader:
We pray for all mothers throughout the world,
may they experience the joy and appreciation of those they have brought into the world, and may they be blessed today as they are surrounded by a loving family.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the family of the Church,
may all Christians remember that they are brothers and sisters in Christ, and so learn to live in harmony with one another.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the sick and those who care for them,
for the unemployed, the homeless, the widowed and orphaned; that the strains which adversity put upon family life may be borne with patience and trust in God.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for those departed this life,
may all families be reunited in the Kingdom of God.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
Let us turn in prayer to Mary, Mother of all Christians: Hail Mary .
In silence, we make our private prayers.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
Father, in union with Mary, our Mother, we make all our prayers to you, confident that you will hear and answer them.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Bidding Prayers / Intercessions for Lent 3
Lent Three
The Priest introduces the prayers:
My brothers and sisters, we should pray at all times, but especially during this season of Lent: we should faithfully keep watch with Christ and pray to the Father.
Reader:
We pray for the Church
may all Christian people be one in faith and hope,
and in the loving service they give to others.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for governments all over the world,
may they be guided, so that no one may thirst in vain for justice and peace.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for our parish,
may we, as a new creation through Baptism, be so open to the Spirit, that those with whom we come into contact learn to believe in Christ's power over sin, death and the world.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the sick and those who care for them,
that Christ may be their hope and comfort.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray with Mary, Mother of God. Hail Mary .
In silence, let us pray to God, our almighty Father.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
Lord, may your people turn again to you and serve you with all their hearts. With confidence we have asked your help: may we now know your mercy and love in our lives. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Priest introduces the prayers:
My brothers and sisters, we should pray at all times, but especially during this season of Lent: we should faithfully keep watch with Christ and pray to the Father.
Reader:
We pray for the Church
may all Christian people be one in faith and hope,
and in the loving service they give to others.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for governments all over the world,
may they be guided, so that no one may thirst in vain for justice and peace.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for our parish,
may we, as a new creation through Baptism, be so open to the Spirit, that those with whom we come into contact learn to believe in Christ's power over sin, death and the world.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the sick and those who care for them,
that Christ may be their hope and comfort.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray with Mary, Mother of God. Hail Mary .
In silence, let us pray to God, our almighty Father.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
Lord, may your people turn again to you and serve you with all their hearts. With confidence we have asked your help: may we now know your mercy and love in our lives. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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