Lent Four (Mothering Sunday UK): Bidding Prayers / Intercessions

 

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.

 

Lent Three: Bidding Prayers / Intercessions

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.

 

Lent Two: Bidding Prayers / Intercessions

Priest:

Loving Lord, we place all our hope in you
as we come with our concerns for our own needs, and the needs of the world.

 

Reader:

We pray for the people of Japan in the aftermath of the disasters that have struck their country, may they overcome their present hardships and have hope for the future                                                                
(pause) Lord in your mercy

Let us pray for CAFOD and the other Aid Agencies as they face continual demands on their resources from so many parts of the world, may we all give generously to these good causes

(pause) Lord in your mercy

We pray for ourselves that we may keep true to our Lenten resolutions and use these precious weeks to prepare carefully for Easter
(pause) Lord in your mercy

We pray for the repose of the soul of (Joan Gallagher) and for the members of our families and parish who have gone before us. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
(pause) Lord in your mercy

We ask Our Blessed Lady to help us with our prayers as we say - Hail Mary.

Now in silence we pray for our own needs and intentions.

Priest:

Merciful Father, accept these prayers and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen

 

Bidding Prayers / Intercessions for the First Sunday in Lent (A)

Priest:
Our heavenly Father has mercy on us even though we are sinners; 
so we turn to him in our need.

Reader:

We pray that all members of the church will take the opportunity that Lent offers to renew their faith, to increase in holiness and prepare joyfully for the great feast of Easter. 
(pause) Lord in your mercy,

We pray that world leaders will enable all religions to be protected and kept safe from harm especially in the midst of social unrest and civil war. 
(pause) Lord in your mercy,

We pray for all the needy those sick in mind and body, those trying to free themselves from addictions, and those led astray by bad company.
(pause) Lord in your mercy,

Let us pray for ourselves that by our Lenten resolutions we may change our lives, guard against temptation and follow the Way who is Christ. 
(pause) Lord in your mercy,

We pray for the repose of the soul of (Joan Gallagher) and for the members of our families and parish who have gone before us. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Lord in your mercy

We ask for the intercession of Our Blessed Lady as we say - Hail Mary.

Now in the silence of our hearts we express our own needs.

Priest:

Loving Father,
we offer you our prayers; 
grant that what we need we may obtain through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

 

Ash Wednesday

The Priest introduces the prayers:

My brothers and sisters, Lent puts before us the whole mystery of salvation, through which God's merciful love is revealed in Jesus Christ. We ask God our Father for his help that we may use this season of preparation for Easter wisely and well.

 

Reader:

We pray for the Church and her members,
let them not neglect the grace they have received, but turn again to the Lord in fervent prayer and repentance. 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for the leaders of the world,
let them understand that man does not live by bread alone, and seek, by their laws, a deeper meaning to life by reconciling all men to each other. 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for those who are caught in the snare of sin,
let them be faithful to the Gospel which will bring about in them a change of heart, and turning again to the light of grace, let them abandon the ways of sin. 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for the members of this congregation,
let the giving of ashes today be a sign to us that material things will disappear, and help us to give more attention to the things of the spirit. 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Mary's life was filled with prayer, with her we pray. Hail Mary .

We pray for a moment in silence.

 

The Priest concludes the prayers:

Father, complete your work of spiritual renewal during Lent, and throughout the years ahead, as we spend our lives in your loving, prayerful service. We ask this through Christ our Lord. 
Amen.

Bidding Prayers / Intercesions for the 9th Sunday of the Year A

 

Priest:

The Lord is our rock of refuge, he will keep us safe from harm, so with confidence we ask him to answer our needs and the needs of the world.

Reader:

For all who minister in the church, 
that they will be inspired preachers of the word, proclaiming the kingdom and encouraging everyone to keep the commandments.
(pause) Lord in your mercy

For governments throughout the world, 
that they will answer their peoples needs for democracy, economic stability and peace.
(pause) Lord in your mercy

For those in need, 
for the poor and the sick, for those rising up against harsh rulers and those who have survived natural disasters.
(pause) Lord in your mercy

For our parish as we approach the season of Lent, 
may we resolve in our Lenten observances to give support to the needy by our prayers  and by almsgiving.
(pause) Lord in your mercy

For those who have recently died,  and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time, may they rest in the peace and in joy of heaven.
(pause) Lord in your mercy

We commend ourselves and all God's people, living and dead, to the intercession of Our Blessed Lady, the glorious and ever virgin Mother of God, as we say:  Hail Mary.

Now let us pray in silence for our own intentions.

Priest:

O God, our refuge and strength, listen to the devout prayer of the church
and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.