Bidding Prayers / Intercessions for the 25th Sunday of the Year

25th Sunday of the Year
The Priest says:
Through the Gospel, the Lord Jesus calls us to share in his glory. Let us make our prayer with him to the Father for the needs of the Church and of the world.
Reader:
We pray for all nations,
that they may seek the way that leads to peace, that human rights and freedom may be everywhere respected, and that the world's resources may be generously shared. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for ourselves,
that in the coming week we may serve others in our work, 
and find peace when we rest. 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for those in need and those who care for them,
that Christ may bring them comfort and strength. 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the faithful departed,
that through God's mercy they may rest in peace. 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. 
We ask Our Lady to pray for us. Hail Mary.
Let us pray in silence for our own needs.
The priest concludes the prayers:
Father, hear the prayers of the family you have gathered here before you. In mercy and love unite all your children, wherever they may be. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Bidding Prayers / Intercessions for the 24th Sunday of the Year

24th Sunday of the Year
The Priest says:
Let us ask the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name, to send the Spirit of his Son into our hearts as we pray for the needs of the Church and of the world.
Reader:
O Lord, the creator and redeemer of all mankind, we humbly pray for all men of every race and in every kind of need:
make your ways known to them, and reveal your salvation to the nations.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
May the whole Church be guided and governed by your Holy Spirit,
let all who call themselves Christians be led into the way of truth and hold the faith in the unity of Spirit.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We commend to your fatherly goodness all who are afflicted or distressed,
comfort and relieve them according to their needs, and grant them the love and consolation of your Spirit.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
Father, give a place of life and rest to those who have died in your peace,
may we share with them in the glory of Jesus Christ, who died to save us all.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. 
Our Lady is the Mother of the Church and shows her care for us all by her prayers. We join our prayers with hers as we say: Hail Mary.
In a moment of silence, let us make our private petitions to God our almighty Father.
The priest concludes the prayers:
Father, hear the prayers of your Church. In your great love, make up for what is lacking in our faith. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.