5th Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Prayer of the Faithful / Intercessions

Fifth Sunday of the Year

The Priest says:

Let us call with faith upon God our Father, through Jesus Christ his beloved Son, in the Holy Spirit, who inspires our prayer, for the needs of the Church and of the world.

Reader:

We pray for the Holy Church of God,that the Lord may always guide and protect his Church, 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all the peoples of the world,that the Lord may unite all peoples in peace and harmony, 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all our brothers and sisters in need and those who care for them,that the Lord may assist them in their need.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all who have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again,that they may come into the light of God's presence, 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Now let us joining our prayers with the prayers of Our Lady: Hail Mary.

We make our private petitions to God in a moment of silence.

The priest concludes the prayers:

Father, we come before you in faith and love to praise your goodness and acknowledge our need. We ask you to hear the prayers we make in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen.

 

Fourth Sunday of the Year: Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayers of the Faithful

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 humanity, we pray for people 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 relive 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.

 

3rd Sunday of the Year: Bidding Prayers / Prayers of the Faithful / Intercessions

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Priest:

Let us turn to God, our Father in heaven, Let us turn to God, our Father in heaven, for all our needs for the needs of the church and the world

Reader:

We pray for all bishops, clergy and religious. May they always be true to their calling, fruitful in the work of leading the faithful and draw all they meet to embrace the Gospel message.
Lord in your mercy

We pray for vocations to the priesthood, permanent diaconate and religious life.  May the Holy Spirit guide the hearts and minds of those called by the Lord and give them courage to commit their lives unstintingly to the service of others.
Lord in your mercy

As we celebrate the Octave of Christian unity let us pray that all Christian Churches may see more clearly the saving hand of God in each other and, setting aside traditional suspicions and hesitations move quickly forward on the path to unity.
Lord in your mercy

We pray for comfort and healing for the sick, the elderly and those who are terminally ill.  We also remember all who have departed this life, that Christ the light of the world may draw them to new life and fullness of redemption in the heavenly kingdom.
Lord in your mercy

We ask Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, for her intercession, as we pray: Hail Mary…

We pause in silent reflection with our personal intentions.

Priest:

Father, hear the prayers of your people and grant us the strength and courage to be faithful to the mission you have called us to live.  We make these and all our prayers through Jesus Christ, your Son, Our Lord. Amen

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Intercessions / Bidding Prayers / Prayer of the Faithful

Priest:

Let us turn to God, our Father in heaven, for all our needs.

Reader:

We pray for the church and its ministers. Like Eli who guided the infant Samuel, may they give the teaching, advice and help which leads us to you Lord in your mercy

We pray for your service: that those who discern a vocation may receive courage, wisdom and humility to serve you in love. Lord in your mercy

We pray for ourselves: that we may have the peace of heart to listen deeply to your message, and in faith we say “Speak Lord, your servant is listening.”  and so commit ourselves to you. Lord in your mercy,

In this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, let us pray that by witnessing together to the Gospel values of Love and forgiveness the churches may be led to ever-greater unity in faith and life. Lord in your mercy

We commend to the Lord all who have died. We remember those whose anniversaries fall at this time. And we pray all who have died as a result of violence and warfare. May they have light and peace.  
Lord in your mercy

Let us turn to Our Lady who heard your call and submitted to your will, 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.

 

Epiphany : Bidding Prayers / Prayer of the Faithful / Intercessions

The Priest introduces the prayers:

Dearly beloved, the glory of God is all about us. With thankful and adoring hearts, let us pray.

Reader:

We pray for the Church of God, that she may reveal more fully God's abiding love for everyone, by drawing closer to the person of Christ. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for the peace and well-being of the world, that all leaders of East and West may follow the star which leads to true peace and justice. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for the sick and those who care for them, that Christ's light may shine upon them. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those departed this life, that they may come to see the light of God's glory. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray with our Lady as we say: Hail Mary .

In the presence of Christ, we make our personal petitions in silence to God our Father.

The Priest concludes the prayers:

Father, when the Kings came to your Son, your love was revealed for all mankind. May we, in our day, reveal your love for everyone. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.