Lent 5: Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayers of the Faithful

Priest:

Let us pray now for our world, and for humanity, acknowledging the need we have for God's help in all we do.

Reader:

Let us pray for our Church and for all who lead her that their decisions may be made based on knowledge and compassion. 
Lord, hear us.

We pray for those who suffer discrimination, whether because of race, colour or creed, (remembering especially the victims in France this week, and) remembering that our Lord too suffered pain and death because of fear and pride.  May He help those who are blinded by prejudice to recognise the humanity we all share, and the equal love God has for all mankind.
Lord, hear us.

As the trees start to burst into leaf, make us more aware of the beauty of your creation which is constantly renewing itself. May we act as worthy stewards of our world, treading lightly, reverently and considerately as we go about our daily tasks.
Lord, hear us.

Let us pray for ourselves. May all the defeats and setbacks of our daily lives, small and large, be turned into sources of life learning and wisdo.
Lord, hear us.

Let us pray for all those who have died. As they lived in the hope of Christ may they now find forgiveness and eternal rest, face to face with Christ our saviour.
Lord, hear us.

Let us turn to Mary our mother to intercede for us as we say - Hail Mary

Let us now pray in silence for our own intentions.

Priest:
May God hear our prayers, 
and pour his blessings on us all. 
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

Lent 4: Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Priest:

Let us now bring our prayers for others before God, asking his blessings on the all those in his charge.

Reader:

We pray for the families and communities in Belgium, following the tragic accident this week.  May God, in his mercy, give them strength to cope in the immediate aftermath and in the future.
Lord, hear us.

We pray for all mothers, on this Mothering Sunday; may they always experience joy and love from their children.
Lord, hear us.,

May God to guide those in government to a realisation of the difficulties many families face in so many ways, both economically and morally. 
Lord, hear us.

Let us pray for those who are sick, both in mind and body, that God may hear their prayers.
Lord, hear us

On this special day for Mothers, let us turn to Christ's own mother, asking that she lay our prayers before her beloved Son, as we say.. Hail Mary

Let us pray in silence for our own intentions.

Priest:

Dear Lord, listen to our prayers, 
and in your mercy and love answer them, 
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lent 3: Intercessions / Bidding Prayers / Prayer of the Faithful

Priest:

Let us now turn as a Community to God, asking Him for his heavenly blessings on our prayers.

Reader:

For the Church; through the holiness of the lives of Christians, may all people come to know God’s unconditional love for them.         Lord in your mercy...

For all law-makers throughout the world; may they enact laws that are just and which respect the gift of human life, especially the rights and dignity of the unborn, the sick and the elderly.           Lord in your mercy...

For all who are preparing for baptism or full communion with the Catholic Church at Easter. May these weeks of Lent bring about deeper faith and prayer. Lord in your mercy...

We bring all our prayers to Mary, beloved Mother of God, as we say ...Hail Mary.

Priest:

Dear Lord, hear all our prayers,made with love and with certainty of your holy blessing, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

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

Intercessions for the Second Sunday of Lent.

Priest:

Let us turn our thoughts and prayers to God, asking him for the needs of our community and our world.

Reader:

Let us pray that through the Church the glory of Christ transfigured may make our world into a place alive with wonder and joy. Lord in your mercy

This week has seen the CAFOD Fast Day. We in this "first world" have so much, which we take so much for granted. May God help us to remember those not blessed with clean water and abundant food, and to give generously to the underprivileged and the needy. 
Lord in your mercy

Our world is often a violent place. Let us pray for the people of Homm, suffering so dreadfully, and for the people working to bring peace to Syria. Lord in your mercy

We pray for the sick in our parish, that they may be healed 
Lord in your mercy

Let us pray for ourselves and for our parish community, may we have the understanding to hear God’s call to us and the courage to follow it. 
Lord in your mercy

Let us pray for those who have died especially those who have died recently. May they see the face of Christ forever.   Lord in your mercy…

We bring all our prayers to God's Holy Mother, as we say Hail Mary

Priest: 
May God and our Lady hear all our prayers. May He, in his infinite goodness, bless us all. We make this prayer in his holy name. Amen.