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

Priest: 

The Lord is compassion and love, he is well aware of our sufferings, let us make known our needs to him and ask for his mercy. 

Reader: 

For the guidance upon the Cardinals as they prepare to choose a new Pope.
Lord, in your mercy.

For an end to war and oppression: that nations may live in peace and harmony with their neighbours.
Lord, in your mercy.

For those who are suffering from illness or stress: for those whose livelihoods are threatened, for those experiencing stress at work, and for those faced with redundancy.
Lord, in your mercy. 

For our parish community, for those who minister to us, for our teachers, our friends, for the young people preparing to receive the sacraments, for all who are sick, and for those who have asked or are in need of our prayers.
Lord, in your mercy.

For the faithful departed: (especially N.), that they will be freed from their sins and welcomed into the company of the saints.
Lord, in your mercy. 

Let us ask Mary, Our Mother, to support us with her prayers as we say: Hail Mary. 

Now we pray for our own intentions, in the silence of our hearts. 

Priest: 

Heavenly Father, listen to the prayer of your people, and grant us what we need. We ask this through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.