Christ the King / 34th Sunday : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Intercessions for Christ the King

 

Priest:

As we acknowledge Christ our Lord and King, let us offer these prayers and petitions to the Father in His name.

 

Reader:

We pray for Pope Francis, that the warmth and mercy seen in him, in his words and in his actions, may inspire all in the Church to live with the same spirit as they strive to love God and to love their neighbour.

Lord in your mercy, 

 

For parents: especially those within our own parish. We ask God to help them in the daily routine of bringing up their children with gentle discipline, promoting their education, and teaching them to know and love Him as their Father and friend. Lord in your mercy 

 

For those suffering hardship and financial difficulties, the sick and housebound of our parish and all those whose worries seem insurmountable that they may be comforted. Lord in your mercy

 

For Christian communities around the world who face widespread violence and suffering, especially those Christians in Iraq and Syria. 

Lord in your mercy

 

For those who have died. May God give them peace, and sustain their families and friends that they may find solace in the certainty of their continued life with Him. Lord in your mercy

 

We ask that Mary, Mother of God, pray with us as we say, Hail Mary …

 

Let us pray silently for our own intentions.

 

Priest:

Father, you call us to be part of your kingdom of which Christ is King. We make our prayers to you with trust in his loving rule, for he reigns for ever and ever.  Amen.

33rd Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

33rd Sunday of the Year (Prisons Week)

The Priest says:

With joy and hope we present our petitions to our generous and loving Father.

Reader:
We pray for a spirit of prayer and generosity in our parishes,may our union with Christ in the Mass lead us to a deeper personal life, and to a generous sharing of our time and talents with each other.  
Lord, hear us. 

For prisoners and their families at the start of Prisons Week.  May the bonds of fear, loneliness and isolation be broken so that forgiveness may prevail and all may find peace in their lives.
Lord, hear us. 

We pray for all who work within prison communities and those who support prisoners and the victims of crime. May the Holy Spirit guide their minds and hearts and bring healing to all those wounded by the actions of others.
Lord, hear us. 

For Christians around the world who are persecuted for the name of Christ, especially for the people of the Middle East - that God may come to their aid and give them strength to overcome their difficulties.
Lord, hear us. 

For the Holy Souls, those who have died recently and all those whose anniversaries occur about this time.
Lord, hear us.  

We ask Our Lady, Queen of Peace, to join our prayers with hers as we say: Hail Mary…

Let us now pause for a few moments of silent prayer

The priest concludes the prayers:
God of mercy and compassion,
hear our prayers and always assure us of your presence in our time of need.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (Remembrance Sunday) : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Dedication of the Lateran Basilica (Remembrance Sunday)

 

Priest:  

Merciful Father, we turn to you now in confidence and faith to ask you to listen to our prayers with love and compassion.

 

Reader:

For Pope Francis, for all priests, deacons and religious who have dedicated their lives to serving God and spreading His Word Lord in your mercy 

 

For young people in our parish and deanery; that they may respond generously with open hearts and willing spirits if the Lord calls them to the priesthood, diaconate or consecrated life 

Lord in your mercy 

 

For all those in our parish who have died and all our loved ones who have gone before us.  May you greet them with love and mercy and grant them the happiness of your kingdom 

Lord in your mercy

 

We pray for all those who have died through war or acts of violence. May we never forget their sacrifice, remembering them especially today, Remembrance Sunday

Lord in your mercy

 

We turn to Our Lady, Queen of peace, and ask her to intercede for us as we say: Hail Mary

 

In the silence of our hearts, let us offer to the Lord our own personal intentions. 

 

Priest:

Lord, hear the prayers of your people. May we learn from the example of your saints to seek you above all things and to live according to your commandments. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

All Saints’ Day (November 1st) Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

All Saints’ Day (November 1st)

 

The Priest introduces the prayers:

Today, we join our prayers with all the saints in heaven, who are our great cloud of witnesses, interceding for us at the right hand of the Father. Let us now ask the Lord with renewed faith, for the needs of our Church and world.

 

Reader:

We pray for the Church on earth,

may the saints in heaven be an example for all Christians, that they may serve God in the way he wishes. 

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for peace on earth,

that those in authority may follow the example of the saints who worked for peace and love. 

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

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

that they may see in the saints who suffered the love of Christ for them. 

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for those who have died in the hope of new life,

may Christ bring them to share his glory with the Saints. 

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. 

 

We pray with Mary, Queen of the Saints: Hail Mary.

 

In silence, we pray with the saints, to God our loving Father.

 

The Priest concludes the prayers:

Lord almighty, we bring before you all our needs, trusting that you will hear and answer them, as we pray with all the saints. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

30th Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

PRIEST: 


Let us pray to our Father in heaven who hears the cries of the humble.

READER: 


For the church and its leaders – may it continue to preach the scriptures with fidelity, humility and in true repentance. 
Lord in your mercy 

On Monday the Church celebrates the feast day of Sts Simon and Jude and so we pray for all who are suffering - mentally, physically, emotionally, for those suffering from Ebola, those trying to control it and especially for those whose cases seem hopeless.
Lord in your mercy

For everyone looking for work. for those who are unemployed or underemployed -- that God will provide for them all. 
Lord in your mercy

For all marriages and families that are facing hardships at home. Let us pray for reconciliation and peace for them all. May St. Jude guide them through each day that feels impossible 
Lord in your mercy

For those who have died in Christ, may they receive the reward of eternal life. Lord in your mercy

Let us now pray for a moment in silence.

We now ask Mary, our Mother most pure, to intercede for us as we pray Hail Mary…

PRIEST:


Lord God, may all our words and actions spring from humble and sincere hearts. Receive our prayers in the name of Jesus our Lord. AMEN

28th Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

28th Sunday of the Year

 

Priest:

God is the source of all that we are and all that we have – we remind ourselves of this as we ask him for all our needs and the needs of the world.

 

Reader: 

For the Church: that it may radiate the example of Christ through its leaders and peoples and encourage all to be called to take on the new garments of life in Christ and so be clothed in love, truth, peace and goodness.
Lord in your mercy

 

That we may be responsive to the calling and choosing of the Lord, remembering that nothing is impossible to God and that there is nothing we cannot master with the help of the one who gives us strength, 
Lord in your mercy 

For Christians around the world who are persecuted for the name of Christ, especially for the people of the Middle East - that God may come to their aid and give them strength to overcome their difficulties.  
Lord in your mercy.

                             
For the sick and housebound, for the anxious and depressed, and all who are in distress that they may be helped by those around them and comforted by God’s grace.
Lord, in your mercy.

For those who have died and for those who mourn.  May they find peace and comforted by happy memories and by the love and care of family and friends.
Lord, in your mercy.

Now, in silence, we remember those who especially need our prayers.

We ask Our Lady, Queen of the Rosary, to pray with us as we say - Hail Mary ...

Priest: 

Loving Father,
listen to our petitions and grant us what we need,
through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.

27th Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

27th Sunday of the Year

 

The Priest says:

My brothers and sisters, in baptism each of us was sealed as a child of God and received a share in the priesthood of Christ. Now we ask God for the grace to live and work as faithful Christians. 

 

Reader:

We pray for the Church,

that the Holy Spirit may inspire us to glorify the Lord with our lives and bring the truth of the Gospel to our neighbours and our communities.

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for those in authority,

that the rulers of all countries may seek the paths to peace.

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for all who go hungry because of poverty and injustice:
that through God’s grace we may be moved to bring about change,
so that each and every person has good food and clean water. 

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for those who have died,

that they may find eternal salvation.

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us. 

 

We pray with Mary, Mother of God. Hail Mary ...

 

In a moment of silence, let us make our private prayers to God.

 

The priest concludes the prayers:

Almighty Father, may your Church, which owes its unity to the Holy Spirit, be immune to the attacks of its enemies and, just as Christ triumphed over death, may your Church emerge victorious over evil. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

18th Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

18th Sunday of the Year

Priest:
Father, in today's Gospel we have heard how Jesus took pity on the crowd; so it is with confidence that we place our needs before you in his name.

Reader:

We pray in the words of St. Paul that nothing will come between us and the love of Christ, Not even if we are troubled or worried, or being persecuted, or lacking food or clothes, or being threatened or even attacked. That through all these trials we will triumph, by the power of him who loves us. Lord, in your mercy

We pray for those who have the goods of this world but who still hunger for the food that doesn't perish. May they find the answer to their deepest needs in drawing close to Jesus, the Bread of Life.
Lord, in your mercy

For the Christian communities of the Middle East, especially in the Holy Land, in and around Mosul in Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Iran and all troubled areas of the world, that Christ may bring them comfort and strength.
Lord, in your mercy

For our relatives and friends who have died. May death not separate them from the love of God made visible in Christ Jesus, our Lord.
Lord, in your mercy

We ask Mary, Queen of Peace, to intercede for all God’s people, living and dead, as we pray together: Hail Mary…

Priest:
God, our Father, grant that we who are nourished today by the Body and Blood of Christ, may be filled with his Holy Spirit, and become one body, one spirit in Christ. 
Amen. 

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

Priest

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

Reader

For Pope Francis, the Church and her leaders: may they continue to be a sign of faith to all people in a world faced with sadness and strife. Lord in your mercy

For our priests and deacons: May their lives of service and that of all priests, deacons and religious, be an inspiration and lead to an increase in vocations. Lord in your mercy

For our Parish: may we continue actively to encourage others to share their gifts, energy and enthusiasm with our Church, so 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 the sick and housebound who are with us here in spirit. We also remember all who have died and whose anniversaries occur about this time. May they enjoy the eternal light of your risen glory. Lord in your mercy

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

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

Priest

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

Easter 4 (Good Shepherd Sunday) : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday)

Priest:

God is our maker, redeemer and sustainer: we turn to Him for all our needs.

Reader:
Good Shepherd, risen from the dead,
you gave to the apostle Peter the care of your flock;
may Pope Francis be ever strengthened in charity and zeal.
Lord in your mercy

Let us pray also for our Bishop N 
and for all Bishops, priests, deacons and leaders of your Church;
strengthen them in the spirit to carry out your work.
Lord in your mercy

We thank God for the our Diocese and we ask God to bless it with an increase in vocations to the priesthood, Permanent Diaconate and religious life.
Lord in your mercy

We thank God for the work of Catholic schools in our diocese and throughout our nation and we ask God to bless them with an increase in vocations to Catholic education
Lord in your mercy

You called Mary to be your mother and ours; may we be always ready to use our gifts to care for others.
Lord in your mercy

Let us ask for the intercession of our Lady as we say Hail Mary
In silence let us bring our own needs and intentions to God.

Priest:

Father we ask you to listen to all our prayers which we make in faith through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Third Sunday of Easter : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Third Sunday of Easter

Priest:

In today's Gospel we hear how when Jesus broke the bread the disciples' eyes were opened and they recognised him. Let us pray that our eyes, too, may be opened to God's infinite love 

Reader:

For Pope Francis. May all our church leaders aspire to their integrity and deep faith and lead us forward into a bright future. 

Lord, in your mercy    

For Peace in our troubled world, especially for those who suffer in places of violence and conflict. May Christ's love touch them with peace and safety.

Lord, in your mercy 

Let us pray for all who are lost and unlooked for

that the Lord will again show compassion to those who have wandered from him, and empower us to lead others to his presence.

Lord, in your mercy.

For all who have died and especially those whose anniversaries occur at this time.  May they rest in peace and rise in glory. 

Lord, in your mercy .

In this month of special devotion to Our Lady, we ask her to join her prayers to ours as we say. Hail Mary …

Silently we pray for our own intentions.

Priest:

God our loving Father we ask you to accept our prayers in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.

Divine Mercy Sunday (Easter Two) : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Second Sunday of Easter

Priest:
With trust in the Divine Mercy, we now bring all our prayers before the Lord.

Reader:

For Pope Francis. May he draw the whole Church closer to the mercy of Jesus who enabled the apostle Thomas to move from his doubt to complete faith in Jesus, crucified and risen Lord.
Lord in your mercy

For those world leaders facing up to each other on Ukraine. May they never doubt the power of God’s truth and love, but rather take refuge in it, as they seek to resolve international problems
Lord in your mercy

For those who pass on the story and word of Jesus to others, especially parents, priests, deacons, teachers and catechists, pastoral workers and chaplains. May they do so with the enthusiasm of the first apostles.
Lord in your mercy

God grant eternal rest to all who have died, we remember especially the young students in the recent South Korean ferry disaster. May they come to share the fullness of the mercy of the Risen Christ
Lord in your mercy

Let us ask Our Lady to join her prayers to ours as we say - Hail Mary

In silence let us bring our own intentions to God.

Priest:
Almighty God we ask you to answer all our prayers which we make in faith through Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Eighth Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Eighth Sunday of the Year

The Priest says:
My brothers and sisters, let us join together to pray for the needs of our Church, our country and ourselves, forgetting not the many wants of all mankind.

Reader:
That God will guide all Christian leaders in the fulfilment of the obligations of their office.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

That those engulfed in a poverty of the Spirit,
because they have not yet received the faith,
may quickly hear the challenge of the gospel of Christ.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

That those in need
and those who care for them may trust in God's loving kindness,

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

That those who have departed this life may come to share in the glory of heaven,

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

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

We make our private petitions in silence.

The priest concludes the prayers:
Heavenly Father, hear the prayers of your people and grant our petitions out of the same love with which you created us. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Sixth Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Sixth Sunday of the Year

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.

Seventh Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Seventh Sunday of the Year

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 the Church,
that her leaders may be faithful ministers of your word and sacraments, that all her members may be strong in faith and hope, and that God may be recognised in the love she bears to all.
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.

Fifth Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Fifth 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.

Presentation of the Lord (Candelmas) : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

The Presentation of Our Lord
February 2nd

The Priest says:
Jesus Christ is the Light of the World and he has called us to share in that light. . for his grace so that his light may shine today on everyone.

Reader:
We pray for the Mission of the Church,
may she be a light to those who live in the darkness of unbelief, and show them the way to fullness of life in Christ.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all Christian mothers,
may they model themselves on Mary, and like her, who brought her infant son to the temple, may they lead their children by their example of love and practice of the Christian faith.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for all those who are sick,
may the Light of Christ shine upon them and reveal to them his love.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those departed this life,
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us pray with Mary, Mother of the Infant Jesus, to God, who is our loving Father. Hail Mary .

Let us make our private prayers in silence to God.

The priest concludes the prayers:
Father, your Son became man for us and was presented in the Temple; may he free our hearts from sin and bring us into your presence, for he lives for ever and ever.
Amen.

Third 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.

 

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time : Bidding Prayers

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Priest:

We turn to Almighty God with our own needs and the needs of the world, praying particularly that he will send us grace and peace.

Reader:

For the leaders of the Church: Guide the work of Pope Francis, bishops, clergy and all who strive to make known the relevance of your Gospel message; that we may be inspired to bring the Good News of hope and love to all we meet.. ​Lord, in mercy.

For Christian unity: As we begin this octave of prayer may your Holy Spirit open our minds and hearts that it becomes an occasion for renewed commitment to strive for a genuine ecumenism, grounded in the experience and hope of the early Church.​​​​​ Lord, in mercy.

For those affected by current and past natural disasters and conflicts: Grant consolation to the bereaved; hope to the anxious and distressed; patience to all who suffer and your saving power to all who need your mercy and protection. ​​​​​​​​Lord, in mercy.

For all who are gathered here: John the Baptist recognised Christ as the Lamb of God, may our sharing of the Eucharist today strengthen us as active messengers capable of making the Gospel relevant in our troubled world. ​​​​​​​​​​​Lord, in mercy.

For all who have died recently: May they be called to the dawn of a new life and follow the Lamb of God to the heavenly Jerusalem.​ ​Lord, in mercy.

We pray with Our Lady, Mother of divine grace, as we say: Hail Mary…

In silent reflection, we now turn to our heavenly Father with our private intentions.

Priest:

Heavenly Father, we ask you to hear our prayers and to grant us peace in our day, We make this prayer through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.