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.