26th Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Priest: 

God sent his only Son so that we might know the right path to follow, so let us now turn to Jesus in faith and bring our intercessions before Him.

Reader:

For Pope Francis; May he be filled with God’s richest blessings today, as he shows us by his own life, the simplicity and humility which is an imitation of Jesus himself.
Lord in your Mercy

For those in public office, that they will strive to secure justice for the oppressed and safeguard the freedom of all.
Lord in your Mercy

We pray for the homeless and destitute in our society, that they will be loved and provided for according to Christ’s own heart.
Lord in your Mercy

For those who have become lukewarm in their faith, or even turned away from it.  May they be given the grace to rediscover Christ and the joy of following him. 
Lord in your mercy

For all those who have died, remembering especially the many tragic and untimely deaths after the four day siege at Kenya’s Westgate Shopping Mall.
Lord in your mercy

We now ask our holy mother Mary to intercede for us as we say – Hail Mary …

Let us spend a few moments in silent prayer. 

Priest:

Loving Father,
You dwell in unapproachable light.  
Grant us the grace to persevere in faith.  
We ask this in the name of Your Son,
our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

 

Intercessions for 26th Sunday in Ordinary TimePriest: God sent his only Son so that we might know the right path to follow, so let us now turn to Jesus in faith and bring our intercessions before Him.Reader:For Pope Francis; May he be filled with God’s richest blessings today, as he shows us by his own life, the simplicity and humility which is an imitation of Jesus himselfLord in your MercyFor those in public office, that they will strive to secure justice for the oppressed and safeguard the freedom of all.Lord in your MercyWe pray for the homeless and destitute in our society, that they will be loved and provided for according to Christ’s own heart.Lord in your MercyFor those who have become lukewarm in their faith, or even turned away from it.  May they be given the grace to rediscover Christ and the joy of following himLord in your mercyFor all those who have died, remembering especially the many tragic and untimely deaths after the four day siege at Kenya’s Westgate Shopping MallLord in your mercyWe now ask our holy mother Mary to intercede for us as we say – Hail Mary …Let us spend a few moments in silent prayer. Priest:Loving Father, You dwell in unapproachable light.  Grant us the grace to persevere in faith.  We ask this in the name of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

 

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

The Priest says:

Through the Gospel, the Lord Jesus calls us to share in his glory. Let us make our prayer with him to the Father for the needs of the Church and of the world.

 

Reader:

We pray for all nations,

that they may seek the way that leads to peace, that human rights and freedom may be everywhere respected, and that the world's resources may be generously shared. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for ourselves,

that in the coming week we may serve others in our work, 

and find peace when we rest. 

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for those in need and those who care for them,

that Christ may bring them comfort and strength. 

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for the faithful departed,

that through God's mercy they may rest in peace. 

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. 

 

We ask Our Lady to pray for us. Hail Mary.

 

Let us pray in silence for our own needs.

 

The priest concludes the prayers:

Father, hear the prayers of the family you have gathered here before you. In mercy and love unite all your children, wherever they may be. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

The Priest says:

Let us ask the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name, to send the Spirit of his Son into our hearts as we pray for the needs of the Church and of the world.

 

Reader:

O Lord, the creator and redeemer of all mankind, we humbly pray for all men of every race and in every kind of need:

make your ways known to them, and reveal your salvation to the nations.

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

May the whole Church be guided and governed by your Holy Spirit,

let all who call themselves Christians be led into the way of truth and hold the faith in the unity of Spirit.

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We commend to your fatherly goodness all who are afflicted or distressed,

comfort and relieve them according to their needs, and grant them the love and consolation of your Spirit.

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

Father, give a place of life and rest to those who have died in your peace,

may we share with them in the glory of Jesus Christ, who died to save us all.

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. 

 

Our Lady is the Mother of the Church and shows her care for us all by her prayers. We join our prayers with hers as we say: Hail Mary.

 

In a moment of silence, let us make our private petitions to God our almighty Father.

 

The priest concludes the prayers:

Father, hear the prayers of your Church. In your great love, make up for what is lacking in our faith. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

23rd Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

The Priest says:

Let us call with faith upon God our Father, through Jesus Christ his beloved Son, in the Holy Spirit, who inspires our prayer, for the needs of the Church and of the world.

Reader:

We pray for the Holy Church of God,
that the Lord may always guide and protect his Church, 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all the peoples of the world,
that the Lord may unite all peoples in peace and harmony, 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all our brothers and sisters in need and those who care for them,
that the Lord may assist them in their need.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all who have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again,
that they may come into the light of God's presence, 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. 

Now let us joining our prayers with the prayers of Our Lady: Hail Mary.

We make our private petitions to God in a moment of silence.

 

The priest concludes the prayers:

Father, we come before you in faith and love to praise your goodness and acknowledge our need. We ask you to hear the prayers we make in the name of Jesus the Lord.

Amen.

 

23rd Sunday of the Year

 

The Priest says:

Let us call with faith upon God our Father, through Jesus Christ his beloved Son, in the Holy Spirit, who inspires our prayer, for the needs of the Church and of the world.

 

Reader:

We pray for the Holy Church of God,

that the Lord may always guide and protect his Church, 

 

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for all the peoples of the world,

that the Lord may unite all peoples in peace and harmony, 

 

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for all our brothers and sisters in need and those who care for them,

that the Lord may assist them in their need.

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for all who have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again,

that they may come into the light of God's presence, 

 

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. 

 

Now let us joining our prayers with the prayers of Our Lady: Hail Mary.

 

We make our private petitions to God in a moment of silence.

 

The priest concludes the prayers:

Father, we come before you in faith and love to praise your goodness and acknowledge our need. We ask you to hear the prayers we make in the name of Jesus the Lord.

Amen.