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.