22nd Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer 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 people, we pray for those 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.

21st Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

The Priest says:

My brothers and sisters, God our Father wants all mankind to be saved, and call us to the knowledge of the truth. Let us pray to him with all our hearts.

Reader:
We pray for the Holy Catholic Church,
that pastors may lead in faith and serve in love the flock which has been entrusted to their care.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for the peoples of the world,
that the whole world may rejoice in the blessing of true peace, the peace which Christ himself gives to us.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those in need and for those who care for them,
that our suffering brothers and sisters may have their sorrow turned into lasting joy.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for the departed in Christ,
that those who have gone before us in the faith may receive the reward of eternal life.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us ask Our Lady, to bring our prayers before the presence of the Father: Hail Mary .

We make our own petitions in silence.

The priest concludes the prayers:
Almighty and eternal God, maker of all things in heaven and earth: mercifully accept the prayers of your people, and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

20th Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

 

Priest.
Jesus Christ suffered and died for us and for our salvation. Let us pray now that we may have the strength to face and conquer the trials and difficulties that come our way.

 

Reader.
For ourselves; may the Lord enable us to deal with our fear and lack of courage in his service. May we learn from the example of him, whom we confess as our Lord and Saviour.
Lord in your mercy

 

For Peace in our world; may our faith be strong that we may put our trust in the God of all nations. May he bring peace to all the troubled areas of the world, especially in Egypt.
Lord in your mercy

 

For persecuted Christians, known and unknown; may their witness and share in Christ’s passion, bring to our world the gifts of his victory over sin and death: hope, peace and justice.
Lord in your mercy

 

As our young people receive their examination results, may God the Father grant them the fullness of life that that he offers them through the following of his Son.
Lord in your mercy 

 

Let us now turn to Mary, who was assumed sinless into heaven, and seek her intercession as we say ….
Hail Mary ….

 

Let us now pray for a moment in silence

 

Priest
God our loving Father, we pray that you accept these prayers in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

20th Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

The Priest says:

Gathered together in Christ as brothers and sisters, let us call to mind God's many blessings and ask him to hear the prayers which he himself inspires us to ask.

Reader:
We pray for all bishops and priests and the people they have been called to serve.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all those who serve in public office and for all those entrusted with the common good.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all who suffer oppression, exploitation, sickness,
for those in anxiety and for all who tend to their needs,

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those who have died in Christ,
and for all those who mourn their loss.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all of us gathered here in this holy place in faith, reverence and the love of God.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us unite our prayers with the perpetual intercession of Our Lady as we say: Hail Mary .

We pray for a moment in silence.

The priest concludes the prayers:
God of love, our refuge and strength, hear the prayers of your Church, and grant us today what we ask of you in faith. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Assumption of Our Lady (August 15th) : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

The Assumption of Our Lady
August 15th

The Priest introduces the prayers:
As we give thanks for the Assumption of Our Lady into heaven, let us pray that all things on earth may be made perfect by God, as we pray for the needs of the Church and of the world.

Reader:
We pray for the Church,
that our Church may give yet greater honour to Mary, Mother of Christ our God, and respond to God's will as she did.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for the peoples of the world,
may Mary protect them all with her prayers,
and may God grant them peace and justice.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all those who suffer and those who care for them,
as Mary knew the agony of her son's suffering when she stood at the foot of the cross, may God bless all those who suffer with the reassurance that he will deliver them from all evil.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those who have died,
may they follow Mary and all the saints into the glory of the heavenly Kingdom.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us join our prayers with the prayers of our Lady.
Hail Mary.

Let us pray for a moment in silence.

The priest concludes the prayers:
Almighty and Eternal God, may we have the same faith as Mary, who trusted perfectly in your word, that you may hear our prayers and answer them. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

19th Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

The Priest introduces the prayers:

Jesus is the shepherd of our souls. He sustains us against the perils of the world, the flesh and the devil, if we only turn to him for help. Let us ask the Father that if we ever stray from the sheepfold, that he will give us not only the grace of sorrow, but also confidence in his forgiveness.

Reader:
We pray for the Catholic Church in all the world,
that the Holy Spirit will guide and inspire the leaders of the Church, and render all her enemies powerless.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for peace and justice in the world,
that civil officials may not oppose the will of God, and that the people of our land may choose leaders who will guide us in the path of righteousness. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for the sick and those who care for them,
that those who feel God is distant from them may realise that he alone is the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those departed this life,
that those who have left this life in faith and fear may find eternal happiness in heaven.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Now let us pray with Mary, Mother of all Christians: Hail Mary.

We make our own prayers in moment of silence.

The priest concludes the prayers:
O God, the creator of life and author of every good thing, be merciful to those who transgress your laws, enlighten their minds to the error of their ways, and give them the humility to acknowledge their fault. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Priest:

Our Lord has taught us to seek the kingdom of heaven before all things else. Let us then pray to him:

Reader:
Let us pray for Francis our Pope, Archbishop Bernard, and auxiliary bishops that God will guide them in the fulfilment of the obligations of their office. Lord in your Mercy

Let us pray for all the priests of our diocese; strengthen them in the spirit to carry out your work. Lord in your mercy

Where our treasure is, there will our hearts be also. Inspire us, O Lord, with a deep love for heaven and with an awareness of the passing nature of this world. Lord in your mercy

That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties." Lord in your mercy

Let us pray for all who have died; especially for those who encouraged us in our faith by their example. As we pray for them, may they in turn continue to pray for us that we may stay true to our faith and give example ourselves to others. Lord in your mercy

Let us ask Mary to join her prayers to ours as we say Hail Mary…

Let us now pray for a moment in silence

Priest:
We are reborn to a new life in you, 0 Lord. May we set our hearts on the things that are in heaven and so use earthly things as not to lose things eternal.