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.