The Priest says:
Let us pray for the whole Church of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people 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 those 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 relieve 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.
30th Sunday of the Year: Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Priest:
Today is World Mission Sunday and we are reminded of our calling to go out to all nations to proclaim the Gospel and to build God’s Church. With churches throughout the world we are united in prayer and sacrifice and so we have confidence to ask God to listen in love and mercy to our prayers.
Reader:
We pray for Pope Benedict, first missionary of the Church, and for all missionaries who dedicate their lives to be fruitful messengers of the Word, that they may be always loving, patient, humble and wise witnesses of Christ the Saviour. Lord in your mercy
We pray for all who lead and govern the nations of the world, especially in the many areas where war, conflict and civil unrest currently prevail. May the Holy Spirit guide them to be wise in their judgements and honest in all that they do, so that all whom they lead and govern may enjoy harmony and stability. Lord in your mercy
We pray for those who are troubled, worried or suffer illness; for the house-bound, infirm and the dying. May we support and care for them with compassion and so help them find an abundant comfort in God’s merciful love. Lord in your mercy
We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they share the light, happiness and peace of your presence and may we who are left enjoy the comfort that your mercy and love provides. Lord in your mercy
We turn to Our Lady, Queen of the Rosary, and ask her to intercede with us as we say: Hail Mary...
We now pray for our own personal intentions.
Priest:
Heavenly Father, strengthen our faith, hope and love so that we may always do with loving hearts what you ask of us and share your love with all those we encounter. We ask these and all our prayers in the name of your Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
28th Sunday of the Year: Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Priest:
God fulfils all our needs and is the source of everything we have and all that we are. We ask Him to listen to our prayers of intercession, for we know that without Him we can do nothing.
Reader:
We pray for the Church that it may radiate the example of Christ through its leaders and peoples and encourage all to be called to take on the new garments of life in Christ and so be clothed in love, truth, peace and goodness, Lord in your mercy
We pray that we may be responsive to the invitation of the Lord, remembering that nothing is impossible to God and that there is nothing we cannot master with the help of the one who gives us strength, Lord in your mercy
We pray for the efforts of CAFOD and all aid agencies. May we be generous in giving of our time, our prayers and monetary support so that their work on our behalf with the poor, the needy, the down-trodden and disadvantaged may continue, Lord in your mercy
We pray for all those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries fall at this time. May He who destroyed death and who wipes away every tear lead them through the valley of darkness into the radiance of His glorious resurrection, Lord in your mercy
We turn to Our Lady, Queen of the Rosary, and ask her to intercede with us as we say: Hail MaryLet us pause to meet the Lord in a moment of silent prayer.
Priest:
Heavenly Father, Shepherd of your people, in your love and compassion hear our prayers and make us always eager to serve you in faith, hope and love now and forevermore. Amen
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