Saints Peter and Paul : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Priest

Jesus brought healing, comfort and new life to those who believed. Let us make our prayers of intercession for our needs and the needs of the world.

Reader

For the Church: may we always be a sign of faith to all people in a world faced with sadness and strife.
Lord, in your mercy

For Francis, our Pope, and for our Bishop N., the successors of the Apostles, for our priests and deacons:  may they work in partnership and harmony for the good of the people whom they serve.
Lord, in your mercy

For our Parish(es), may we continue actively to encourage others to share their gifts, energy and enthusiasm with our Church, and that our community of faith may be a living example of the mystery of God’s presence among us.
Lord, in your mercy

We pray for all those who have died recently: may they know the peace which comes from sharing in Christ's victory over death.
Lord, in your mercy

Let us now ask Mary to pray for us as we pray Hail Mary…

We now pray for a few moments in the silence of our hearts.

Priest

Loving Father, you are always near to us, and the prayers of the Apostles surround us. Hear these prayers which we make with confidence in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.