Feast of the Holy Family (B) | The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Feast of the Holy Family (B)

Priest:

On this feast of the Holy Family we bring our requests to God our loving father.

Reader:

For the church.  May its values and teaching always reflect the example of the Holy Family.
Lord hear us

For parents; that in a spirit of generosity and love, they may be strengthened in their vocation, Lord hear us

For refugees in all parts of the world who, like the Holy Family, cannot return home for fear of death or repression. May they be received with kindness in foreign lands and supported in their endeavours to build a new life
Lord hear us.

For those who have died and whose anniversaries occur at this time,
May they be blessed with God’s favour.
Lord hear us.

Let us ask Mary, loving wife and mother to pray for us as we say...Hail Mary...

In silence we thank God for our blessings and ask him to hear our personal prayers.

Priest:

Father we ask you to hear and answer all our prayers which we bring to you in faith and love through our Lord Jesus your Son.  Amen

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day | The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Priest:
In Christmas joy and hope, let us present all our needs to God with confidence.

Reader:
For the church, for all deacons, priests and bishops: many the Lord bless them and strengthen them for his service, that they may faithfully proclaim the Good News of salvation.
Lord, hear us.

For all those who are travelling at this time that they may arrive safely to join their families, loved ones and friends to celebrate the birth of our Saviour.
Lord, hear us.

For those who will find it difficult to celebrate Christmas: the poor, the sick, the depressed, prisoners, armed forces, seafarers and other migrant workers and all who are separated from their families at this time
Lord, hear us.

For those who have died and for those who mourn their loss
That all all those for whom Christmas sharpens the loss of loved ones,
may find hope in the entry of new life into the world.
Lord, hear us.

Let us ask Mary, the Mother of our Saviour, to pray with us as we say -
Hail Mary...

We now pray in silence for a few moments to God our Father who is always ready to hear our prayers.

Priest:

Father, the birth of your Son renews our hope.
As you answer all our prayers,
give us grace always to bear witness to him
before the world.
for he is Lord for ever and ever.  Amen.

4th Sunday of Advent (Year B) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

4th Sunday of Advent (Year B)

Priest:

God's love lasts for ever – he is the rock who saves us. Let us therefore come to him with confidence to present our petitions.

Reader:

For Archbishop Bernard, our assistant bishops and all priests, deacons and people of the diocese; may this holy season bring us closer to the Lord in prayer, in hope and in joy.
Lord, hear us

For all expectant mothers and the children growing within them.
for the babies being born today, and for those children who are neglected or abused
Lord, hear us

Let us pray for ourselves: that in the pressure of the preparations for the coming holiday
we may find time for reflection on the true meaning of Christmas
Lord, hear us.

Let us pray for all who are sad, lonely, or in any kind of need at this time;
That the holiness of this feast may fill them with joy in the Lord’s presence.
Lord, hear us.

Let us turn to Mary, the handmaid of the Lord as we say, Hail Mary

Let us pray in silence for our needs and the needs of those we love.

Priest:

Merciful Father, hear our prayers for ourselves and our world and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain through Jesus Christ your Son, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.

Third Sunday of Advent (Year B) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Third Sunday of Advent (Year B)

 

Priest: 

The Lord is near! In a spirit of joy we bring our needs to him. 

 

Reader: 

Let us pray for Pope Francis and all our clergy.  May they help us to prepare a way for the Lord in our lives.  May we be ready for our Saviour when he comes again. 

Lord, hear us. 

 

For our world: for mercy and justice for rich and poor alike, for freedom from tyranny and oppression and for a time of peace and tranquillity for all peoples. 

Lord, hear us.

 

For those suffering from physical or emotional pain and for all who are weighed down with worry, guilt or despair that in this season of hope they may be restored and comforted. 

Lord, hear us.

 

Let us commend ourselves and all God's people, both living and dead, to the intercession of Our Blessed Lady - Hail Mary.

 

Let us now pray in the silence of our hearts, remembering those who need our prayers.

 

Priest: 

Heavenly Father, we ask you to listen to our petitions and generously heed our humble prayers, through Christ Our Lord. Amen. 

2nd Sunday of Advent (Year B) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

2nd Sunday of Advent (Year B)

 

Priest:  

As we wait with hope and anticipation for the coming of our Lord, we ask for peace and mercy for ourselves and the world.

 

Reader: 

For the Church, that during this time of Advent she will help everyone to prepare spiritually for the coming of our Saviour 

Lord, hear us.

 

For nations in crisis, those at war, those suffering political turmoil or economic recession, that all may experience the peace and happiness of the coming season 

Lord, hear us.

 

For those who may find it hard to prepare a way for the Lord in their lives, that they may be given the gifts of knowledge and discernment. 

Lord, hear us.

 

For all who have died, and for those whose anniversaries fall at this time: may they be raised to new and eternal life, 

Lord, hear us.

 

Mary looked forward with joy to the coming of the Christ child, we ask for her help with our prayers as we say - Hail Mary…

 

Let us pray in silence for our needs and the needs of those we love.

 

Priest: 

 

Merciful Father, hear our prayers for ourselves and our world and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain through Jesus Christ your Son, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.

First Sunday of Advent (B) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

First Sunday of Advent (B)

Stay Awake!

 

Priest:  

As we begin the season of Advent, Our Lord commands us to Stay Awake, always vigilant to his teaching, his promptings and his will. As we turn to him now in prayer, we ask for the grace to be as attentive to him, as he is to us.

 

Reader: 

For the work of the Church, 

that Christ's message of love and forgiveness will spread throughout the world, bringing peace and blessings to all his people 

Lord, hear us.

 

For the peace of the world, 

that those in charge of political affairs may always be conscious that true peace is based upon the dignity of humanity, whatever the race, colour or creed. 

Lord, hear us.

 

For our parish community; that we may experience the loving kindness of our Father in heaven as we journey through this life towards the Kingdom of God 

Lord, hear us.

 

For the sick and those who care for them, that the Lord Jesus may heal the sick, rid the world of hunger and protect us from all disasters. 

Lord, hear us.

 

We pray that all who have died may experience the renewed and eternal life brought by the coming of the Saviour. 

Lord, hear us.

 

Let us now ask Our Lady to join her prayers to ours as we say: Hail Mary ... 

 

Let us pray in silence to the Lord 

 

Priest: 

Father, you gave us your only Son to prepare us for your kingdom. May our lives be a daily preparation for the day when we see you as you are. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Well done, good and faithful servant (Mt 19:22)

 

The priest says:

In today’s Gospel, the master says to the servants “Well done, good and faithful servant”. As we come before the Lord now in prayer, may we be inspired to offer the gifts God has given us, for the service of the Gospel, and in fulfilment of his will.  

 

The Reader says: 

 

Let us pray for God’s Holy Church: that she may always encourage the development of the talents of those who are amongst us. 

Lord, hear us.

 

Let us pray for our parish community, that each of us will be open to the opportunities to put our talents at the service of God, enabling us to flourish as a witness to the love of Christ. 

Lord, hear us.

 

Let us pray for those whose talents have been unacknowledged or under-developed, that they may blossom, with encouragement from others, and by the loving grace of God.

Lord, hear us. 

 

Let us pray for the sick and all who care for them, 

That in their time of suffering they may nevertheless be aware of the God’s mercy and compassion. 

Lord, hear us.

 

Let us pray for those who are dying and those who have passed from this life into the loving embrace of God: 

that they may hear those words of their Lord “well done, good and faithful servant”. 

Lord, hear us. 

 

Let us ask Mary, Mother of us all, to pray for us as we say: Hail Mary ….

 

Let us pray silently for our own intentions.

 

Priest:

Loving Father, hear these prayers and the prayers of all our hearts. In your mercy, grant that what we ask in faith, we may obtain from your love, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

32nd Sunday (Remembrance Sunday) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

32nd 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  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. 

 

 

[The Act of Remembrance follows]

 

 

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.

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

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:

Let us humbly pray to the Lord, the creator and redeemer of all mankind for all people of every race and in every kind of need:

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

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

Let us pray for the Church through all the world,

May the Lord guide and govern the Church by his 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.

 

Let us commend to God’s fatherly goodness all who are afflicted or distressed 

and those who care for them,

May he comfort and relieve them according to their needs, 

and grant them the love and consolation of the Spirit.

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

Let us pray for all those holy souls who have died in the peace of Christ: 

May the loving Father give them a place of life and rest, that we may 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:

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.

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

30^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

PRIEST: 

 

Out of our Love for God and for our neighbour, let us pray to our Father in heaven who hears the cries of all who are in need.

 

READER: 

 

For the church and its leaders – may it continue to preach the loving mercy of God with fidelity, humility and in true compassion. 

Lord, hear us. 

 

For all who are sick or suffering - mentally, physically, emotionally - and all who care for them: 

that they may know the love of God through the practical love shown to them by all Christian people.

Lord, hear us. 

 

For those who are outsiders, and those who struggle to provide the necessities of life or who are burdened with debt: that they may be treated with compassion and generosity.  

Lord, hear us.

 

For those who have died in Christ, 

that they may receive the reward of eternal life. Lord, hear us.

 

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 our love of you and of our neighbour. Receive our prayers in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen.

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Priest: 

God, the source of all power and majesty, calls us to be his faithful servants. As we stand before him now, let us ask him for the blessings of his merciful love. 

Reader: 

We pray for our Holy Father, Pope Francis, that he may be steadfast in the face of criticism and hostility, and inspirational to all who are ready to listen. Lord, hear us..

We pray for the leaders of the nations, and all who exercise positions of authority: may they strive always for the greater good, so that equality, justice, and peace may be firmly established everywhere. Lord, hear us..

We pray for ourselves, and for all who strive to keep the faith. May we reflect on the truth and riches of God’s Word and so always be ready  to share the great gifts of his love. Lord, hear us.

As we recall the 50th anniversary of the passing of the law in this country which permits abortion, we pray for all those who are considering this action, whether through indifference or despair. May we show compassion and understanding on those in distress, and protect as far as we can, the sanctity of all human life. Lord, hear us.

We pray for all who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith:  May He who destroyed death and restored life comfort those who mourn, and bring all the holy souls into His eternal home.  Lord, hear us.

We ask Our Lady, Queen of the Holy Rosary, to intercede for us as we say:  Hail Mary

In silent prayer we now recall our private intentions.

 

Priest: 

Father, almighty and eternal God, listen to our prayers, and in your compassion and mercy grant us only what we truly need. We ask this in the name of Jesus, your Son, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Priest: 

God fulfils all our needs and is the source of everything we have and all that we are.  We ask Him to listen to our prayers of intercession, for we know that without Him we can do nothing.

Reader: 

We pray 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, hear us.

We pray that we may be responsive to the invitation 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, hear us. 

We pray for the work of the St Barnabas Society   May we be generous in supporting those give up their livelihood and even their homes, to accept the invitation of Christ to enter into the true fold of the Church, Lord, hear us.

We pray for all those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries fall at this time.  May He who destroyed death and who wipes away every tear lead them through the valley of darkness into the radiance of His glorious resurrection, Lord, hear us.

We turn to Our Lady, Queen of the Rosary, and ask her to intercede with us as we say: Hail Mary

Let us pause to meet the Lord in a moment of silent prayer.

Priest: 

Heavenly Father, Shepherd of your people, in your love and compassion hear our prayers and make us always eager to accept your invitation to serve you in faith, hope and love, now and forevermore.  Amen

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Priest: 

Brothers and sisters, we now turn to God in prayer, for the needs of the Church and the whole world. 

 

Reader: 

We pray for the church - Pope Francis, Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Religious and laity.  May we all be fruitful labourers in the vineyard of the Lord, bearing justice, integrity and love to all.

Lord, hear us.

 

We pray for those who lead and govern the nations of this world.  May the Holy Spirit guide them to be wise in their judgements and honest in all that they do, so that fear, hatred and oppression may give way to reconciliation, peace and harmony.  Lord, hear us.

 

We pray for all those in economic difficulties; for those who have been made redundant; for those whose incomes are reduced, for those whose self-esteem has been taken away; for those who have lost hope.  May we support each other in prayer and practise and work together for the good of all.

Lord, hear us.

 

We pray for the work of CAFOD, that it may continue its work with children around the world, many of whom know only pain, despair and survival, to be enabled to reach their full potential and look to the future with hope. Lord, hear us..

 

We pray for those who have died.  May the light of Christ draw them to Him that their sins may be forgiven and eternal peace be theirs in His presence. Lord, hear us.

 

In this month of the Rosary, we turn to Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, asking her to join our prayers with hers as we say: Hail Mary

 

Let us pray quietly for our own personal intentions. 

 

Priest: 

God, our loving Father, we ask you to hear our prayers which we make in faith, hope and love and in the name of Jesus Christ , your Son, our Lord and Saviour.  Amen.

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : Homily / Sermon

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Which of the two did the father’s will? (Matthew 21:31)

 

Priest:

Let us pray to God our Father who gave us life and provides for all our needs.

 

Reader:

For Pope Francis and for the bishops of the church 

that they may guide us into the Lords vineyard with tolerance and respect for others, and so search together for ways of peace between nations.

Lord, hear us..

 

For peace and justice in the world

That the warm words and peaceful intentions of the leaders of the nations may be honestly put into effect in the world in which we live. 

Lord, hear us.

 

For the sick and suffering and all who are in need, 

That expressions of concern may not be empty words, 

But may find full expression in our works of mercy. 

Lord, hear us. 

 

We pray for those who have died and for all the Holy Souls. 

May the Almighty Lord gather them at last in his eternal harvest.

Lord, hear us..

 

Let us now turn to our Lady, the Mother of Jesus to intercede for us as we say, Hail Mary ... 

 

Let us pray for our own intentions in silence.

 

PRIEST:

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.

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)  

Priest: 

The generous mercy of the Lord exceeds all that we might ever deserve: grateful for his great love, we ask him now to hear our prayers.

 

Reader: 

For world leaders and all those in authority. 

May God’s Spirit guide their minds, hearts and deeds so that they act for the greater good and enable peace, justice and fairness to prevail. 

Lord, hear us.

 

For those who struggle with, or who have left, the practice of the faith. 

Through our words, actions, and inspiration

may they experience the warmth of God’s yearning for their return. 

Lord, hear us.

 

For those in need: those who are troubled or despairing; those who worry about employment; those who struggle to see their way in life, and all who are treated unfairly. May they never lose hope in the generosity of God’s justice and mercy. Lord, hear us.

 

For the sick, and especially those near to the end of their earthly lives. 

May they and those who care for them, find comfort in the certainty of God’s love. Lord, hear us.

 

We now ask Our Blessed Lady to intercede for us as we say together: Hail Mary…

 

We now pray silently before the Lord.

 

Priest: 

Teach us, good Lord, to serve you as you deserve: to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labour and not to ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do your will. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

25th Sunday in Irdinary Time (A) : Bidding Prayers

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Priest: 

The generous mercy of the Lord exceeds all that we might ever deserve: grateful for his great love, we ask him now to hear our prayers.

Reader: 

For world leaders and all those in authority. 

May God’s Spirit guide their minds, hearts and deeds so that they act for the greater good and enable peace, justice and fairness to prevail. 

Lord, hear us.

For those who struggle with, or who have left, the practice of the faith. 

Through our words, actions, and inspiration

may they experience the warmth of God’s yearning for their return. 

Lord, hear us.

For those in need: those who are troubled or despairing; those who worry about employment; those who struggle to see their way in life, and all who are treated unfairly. May they never lose hope in the generosity of God’s justice and mercy. Lord, hear us.

For the sick, and especially those near to the end of their earthly lives. 

May they and those who care for them, find comfort in the certainty of God’s love. Lord, hear us.

We now ask Our Blessed Lady to intercede for us as we say together: Hail Mary…

We now pray silently before the Lord.

Priest: 

Teach us, good Lord, to serve you as you deserve: to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labour and not to ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do your will. Through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

24th Sunday of the Year : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

24^th Sunday of the Year

 

Priest:

We stand in faith before the Father and bring our petitions with trust in God's goodness and love.

 

Reader:

Let us pray for our Holy Father Pope Francis and all who hold positions of authority within the Church: may they blend gentleness with strength in a spirit of compassion towards others.
Lord hear us.

 

Let us pray for the graces we need to be forgiving and merciful, 

May we seek peace and reconciliation, and never be consumed by the false justice of revenge. Lord hear us.

 

Let us commend to the love of Almighty God, the victims of terrorism, especially those affected by recent attacks.  May God to grant them the strength and courage they need at this time of sorrow and trial. Lord hear us.

 

May God the Almighty Father give a place of life and rest to those who have died: may we share with them in the glory of Jesus Christ, who died to save us all. 

Lord hear us

 

Let us commend ourselves and all God’s people, both living and dead, to the intercession of our Blessed Lady as we say together,  Hail Mary …

 

In a moment of silence let us pray for all those who have asked for our prayers.

 

Priest:

Father, your love for us surpasses our understanding.  Your mercy exceeds what we would not dare to expect.  Help us to be mindful of our heavenly home in all we plan and do. May your unfailing love for us stimulate compel us to seek reconciliation and mercy.   We ask this through Christ our Lord.

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

“Where two or three meet in my name, I shall be there with them”

 

Priest:

The Lord tells us that “where two or three meet in my name, I shall be there with them”. Let us come before him with confidence as we pray to him for our needs and the needs of the world.

 

Reader:

For our clergy and those devoted to the religious life:
Let us pray for all our priests, deacons, nuns and brothers that they may be given the grace to continue their ministry refreshed and with renewed hope. 

Lord, hear us.

 

For children and teachers at the commencement of the school year:

May the Lord guide and bless them, that they may grow in faith and love. 

Lord, hear us.

 

For all those suffering because of the extreme weather conditions caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma: may they strong in the face of adversity, and may they are assisted with compassion and generosity.
(pause) Lord, hear us. 

 

For all who suffer in body, mind or spirit: 

may they be cared for with gentleness and patience.

Lord, hear us.

 

For all those who have departed this life, remembering especially Cardinal Cormac Murphy O’Connor,

May they be granted eternal rest and the joys of the kingdom. 

Lord, hear us.

 

Let us ask Mary, Mother of us all, to pray for us as we say: Hail Mary ….

 

Let us pray silently for our own intentions.

 

Priest:

Loving Father, hear these prayers and the prayers of all our hearts. In your mercy, grant that what we ask in faith, we may obtain from your love, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. 

The Assumption of our Blessed Lady : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

The Assumption of Our Lady

 

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 the Church may give yet greater honour to Mary, Mother of  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.

Mary knew the agony of her son's suffering when she stood at the foot of the cross, so 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 heaven.

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 (A) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

 

19th Sunday of the Year (A)

 

Priest:

Do not be afraid, Jesus tells us. Confident in his enduring mercy in the midst of our passing anxieties and dangers, let us pray for our needs and the needs of all the world.

 

Reader:

For our Holy Father Pope Francis, and all in positions of authority within the Church: that as true successors of Peter they may be living examples of the courage and compassion of Christ.. 

Lord, hear us.

 

For all who, like Peter, struggle to trust in God’s loving purposes, that they may never forget that he is always with them.

Lord, hear us.

 

For those who find prayer difficult: that God may give them the fortitude to weather the storm, until they can again feel the warmth and calm of his divine compassion.

Lord, hear us.

 

For all those who have died. May nothing ever separate them from the love of God made visible in Christ Jesus, our Lord. 

Lord, hear us.

 

Let us commend ourselves and all God’s people to the intercessions of Our Blessed Lady as we say Hail Mary…

 

Let us now pray for a moment in silence.

 

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 him. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

The Feast of the Transfiguration (August 6th) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

The Feast of the Transfiguration (August 6th)

 

The Priest introduces the prayers:

Today we reflect on the glory of the transfiguration. Bathed in that glory, let us pray to God our Father for the needs of the Church and of the world.

 

Reader:

We pray for the Church,

may more saints be raised up in our age, ready to leave all things for the sake of the gospel, so that through them, God's power may shine out in the world, as it did through Jesus in his transfiguration. 

Lord, hear us. 

 

We pray for those who find it difficult to profess their faith,

may they be given the grace not to be afraid, and so, being full of inner confidence, may they proclaim the saving power of the gospel, which overcomes all difficulties. 

Lord, hear us.  

 

We pray for APF and other agencies of evangelisation ;

as they work tirelessly to spread the faith, may the Lord dispose us to give ever more generously to their work. 

Lord, hear us. 

 

We pray for the sick and those who care for them,

that the healing love of Christ may shine upon them. 

Lord, hear us. 

 

We pray for those departed this life,

that they may dwell in everlasting glory. 

Lord, hear us.  

 

Mary shared her Son's sorrows. We pray with her as we say: Hail Mary …

 

In silence we make our private prayers to God our loving Father.

 

The Priest concludes the prayers:

Father, on the mount of the transfiguration you glorified your Son, Jesus. May we live in the hope and trust that you are always with us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Corpus Christi Sunday : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Corpus Christi

The priest introduces the prayers:

My brothers and sisters, in the name of Jesus Christ the High Priest, in whose priesthood we share through the sacrament of baptism, we call on God our Father to answer our petitions, which we now make with confidence.

Reader:

We pray for the Church,
may the celebrations of the sacraments, especially the Holy Mass, fill us with a sense not only of God’s nearness, but also with awe at his greatness and compassion.
Lord, hear us.

We pray For Fathers, especially as today is Father’s Day.  May they create homes filled with love and built on the firm foundation of Christian family values.
Lord, hear us.

 We pray for all ministers of the Eucharist
may they minister with reverence in the Eucharistic assembly
and bring comfort to the sick and housebound in this blessed Sacrament.
Lord, hear us.

We pray for the leaders of the nations,
may Jesus’s concern for the hungry find a response in their hearts, so that no one in our world dies of hunger, or is forced to live in sub-human conditions.
Lord, hear us.

We pray for all who suffer
Remembering especially all those victims of the terrorist attacks recently,
and those affected by the Grenfell tower fire,
That anger toward those responsible may not consume their hearts,
But that they may know the love of God through the generosity and compassion of those who help them.
Lord, hear us.

We pray for those deprived of the sacraments,
may we be one in love and prayer with all those who are not allowed to practice their faith, and cannot receive their Lord in the eucharist.
Lord, hear us.

We pray with Mary, Mother of Jesus Christ our High Priest: Hail Mary … .

We make our private petitions in silence to God our Father.

Priest:
Father,
may the prayers we have offered
come before your heavenly altar
as tokens of our trust and worship.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.