33rd Sunday (Remembrance Sunday)
The Priest says:
Jesus teaches us to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us. As we give thanks today for those who gave their lives for freedom, in the service of their country, let us pray now for reconciliation and peace, that their sacrifice shall not have been in vain.
Reader:
We pray for the Church,
may the Catholic Church, which spans many nations and languages,
be a sign of the unity and peace which all mankind can achieve.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the armed forces of this country,
may peace and reconciliation always be their aim,
and may they faithfully serve and protect the freedom of our land.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the leaders of the nations,
for our Queen and her government, for the leaders of all nations: may they work for the reduction in the number of weapons by pursuing truth, justice, peace and the proper dignity of each individual.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for those who are sick and those who care for them,
may they receive comfort and relief from God in accordance with their needs.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for all who have died,
for all who have died as a result of war and violence; all who died as members of the armed forces or as civilians in the service of their country; for those who have died fighting for truth and justice; may they rest in peace with Christ and rise with him in glory.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
In silence, let us now pray to the Father for all our needs.
The priest concludes the prayers:
Father, source of forgiveness and salvation for all mankind, hear our prayers. By the prayers of the virgin Mary, may all those who died in wartime come to share eternal happiness with all your saints. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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