First Sunday of Lent: Intercessions / Bidding Prayers / Prayer of the Faithful

 

Priest:

As we begin the season of Lent let us bring our needs and the needs of the world to Almighty God in prayer.

 

Reader:

We give thanks to God the Father for this time of grace. Let us ask him to cleanse our hearts and strengthen us in love through the Holy Spirit living within us

Lord, hear us.

 

We pray for all who proclaim the word of God, that they may be filled with wisdom and compassion and may preach the Gospel to the ends of the earth. We pray especially for missionaries, priests, nuns and zealous lay workers in the missions.

Lord, hear us.

 

That those, especially those in our midst, who are crushed by economic problems, poor health, fears and anxieties, loneliness and pain.  May they draw special hope from what God has promised.

Lord, hear us.

 

Be merciful Lord to all those of our community who have left this world, we pray especially for all our family and friends who have died, may they be given everlasting happiness.

Lord, hear us.

 

Let us ask Our Lady to help us as we pray Hail Mary.

 

In silent prayer we bring our own needs and intentions to our heavenly Father.

 

Priest:

We ask you Almighty God to hear and answer all our prayers which we make in the name of Jesus Christ your son our Lord.

 

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