Mary, Mother of God: Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayers of the Faithful

Intercessions for Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

Priest:

On this feast of Mary Mother of God, the first day of the new year, let us turn to God, our Father in heaven for all our needs.

Reader:

Let us pray for the church: under the guidance of Mary, seat of wisdom, may it keep us focused on that which helps us build your Kingdom here on earth  Lord in your mercy

Let us pray for all parents. Like Mary, may they nurture and guide their children in the face of the lord’s light, giving them the freedom to make their own decisions Lord in your mercy

Let us pray for all who suffer from the lack of peace in the world – for all victims of violence and their families.Through the intercession of Our Blessed Lady who stood at the foot of the cross, bring peace, healing and reconciliation to their hearts and their lives.   Lord in your mercy

For all who have died in the last year, both family and friends and members of our parish and for all those who no one remembers; may the Christ Child welcome them into his heavenly kingdom. Lord in your mercy

Let us turn to Our Lady, Mary Mother of God and mother of us all, to intercede for us as we say, Hail Mary…

Let us pray for our own intentions in silence.

Priest:

God our loving Father, we pray that you will accept these prayers in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

 

Christmas Day : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayers of the Faithful

Priest:

In Christmas joy and hope, let us present all our needs to God with confidence.

Reader:
We pray for the church, for all deacons, priests and bishops: bless them and strengthen them for your service, that they may faithfully proclaim the Good News of salvation. 
Lord in your mercy,

We pray for all those serving our country in the armed services at home and abroad. We pray also for peace in the world that nations may resolve their conflicts by giving themselves over to Christ, the Prince of Peace.
Lord in your mercy,

We pray for all those who are travelling at this time that they may arrive safely to join their families, loved ones and friends to celebrate the birth of our Saviour.
Lord in your mercy,

Let us pray for those who will find it difficult to celebrate Christmas: the poor, the sick, the depressed, prisoners, armed forces, seafarers and other migrant workers and all who are separated from their families at this time. 
Lord in your mercy,

We pray for those who have died and all those for whom Christmas sharpens the loss of loved ones                                        (pause) Lord in your mercy,

Let us ask Mary, the Mother of our Saviour, to pray with us as we say -
Hail Mary...

We now pray in silence for a few moments to God our Father who is always ready to
hear our prayers.

Priest:

Father, the birth of your Son renews our hope.
As you answer all our prayers,
give us grace always to bear witness to him
before the world.
For he is Lord forever and ever.  Amen.

Advent 4 : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayers of the Faithful

The Priest introduces the prayers:

My brothers and sisters in Christ, let us bring to the love of God our Father the cares and concerns of our hearts.

Reader:

We bring to his love all those called to serve Christ in his Church;that they may not flinch from responding to their calling, but rather abandon themselves to his guidance and protection.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We bring to his love all who hold positions of authority throughout our world; that they may be filled with integrity and a sense of responsibility towards those who depend on them; and that they may be strengthened to stand firm in what is right, even if it is unpopular.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We bring to his love the friends and neighbours we meet regularly,that our daily care of one another may nurture strong growth of Christian love in our society.Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We bring to his love the sick and those who care for them, may they experience God's unending compassion.Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We bring to his love those departed this life, may the Lord embrace them with his love. May they rest in peace, Amen.Let us unite our prayers with those of our blessed Lady as we say Hail Mary...

We pray in silence for all our needs.

The Priest concludes the prayers:

Now Father, thankful for your love, we ask you to accept our prayers, through Christ Jesus your Son. Amen.

Advent 3: Bidding Prayers / Prayers of the Faithful / Intercessions for the Third Sunday of Advent (Year B)

Priest:

The Lord is near! In a spirit of joy we bring our needs to him.

Reader:

We pray for Pope Benedict, all bishops, priests, deacons and religious: may all the church use this time profitably joining in prayer and acts of penitence to prepare for the coming of the Lord. Lord, in your mercy

We pray for our world: for mercy and justice for rich and poor alike, for freedom from tyranny and oppression and for a time of peace and tranquillity for all peoples. Lord, in your mercy

Let us pray for those suffering from physical or emotional pain and for all who are weighed down with worry, guilt or despair that in this season of hope they may be restored and comforted.   Lord, in your mercy

We pray for our families and friends, those who have helped us in our lives and those who help to build up our parish community; may the joys of this holy season draw us all closer together.   Lord, in your mercy

Let us 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.

Let us now pray in the silence of our hearts, remembering those who need our prayers.

Priest:

Heavenly Father, we ask you to listen to our petitions and generously heed our humble prayers, through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

 

Advent 2: Intercessions / Bidding Prayers / Prayer of the Faithful

Priest:

As we wait with hope and anticipation for the coming of our Lord, we ask for peace and mercy for ourselves and the world.

 

Reader:

We pray for the church, that during this time of Advent it will help everyone to prepare spiritually for the coming of our Saviour.
Lord in your Mercy

We pray for nations in crisis, those at war, those suffering political turmoil or economic recession, that all may experience the peace and happiness of the coming season
Lord in your mercy

For those who may find it hard to prepare a way for the Lord in their lives that they may be given the gifts of knowledge and discernment.
Lord in your mercy

We pray that all who have died for those whose anniversary’s fall at this time may be raised to new and eternal life.
Lord in your mercy,

Mary looked forward with joy to the coming of the Christ child, we ask for her help with our prayers as we say - Hail Mary

Let us pray in silence for our needs and the needs of those we love.

 

Priest:

Merciful Father, hear our prayers for ourselves and our world and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain through Jesus Christ your Son, who is Lord for ever and ever.
Amen.