Fourth Sunday of the Year (B) |The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Fourth Sunday of the Year (B)
His teaching made a deep impression

Priest
With confidence in God’s loving mercy, we bring before Him our prayers and petitions.

Reader
For Pope Francis and Archbishop Bernard;
may they be faithful teachers, wise administrators and holy priests.  May their word and example inspire the priests and people of this diocese.
Lord, hear us.

For World leaders; may they do everything in their power to extend education to all and to combat the extremist forces that are terrorising the world.
Lord, hear us.

For those involved in education: teachers and support staff, school governors, catechists and youth leaders, that they may help young people to fulfil their potential and become confident members of the community.
Lord, hear us.

For ourselves: that we may have the peace of heart to listen deeply to Christ’s teaching message, and put it into action.
Lord, hear us.

We commend to the Lord all who have died..
May they have light and peace.
Lord, hear us.

We now ask Mary, our Blessed Lady, to intercede for us in our prayers as we say Hail Mary…

We now offer our private prayers and intentions to Our Lord.

Priest:
Lord Our God, help us to love you above all things with a love that is worthy of you. Look kindly on the prayers of your people made today through your son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Follow me!

Priest:
We are the Body of Christ on earth. Through our eyes he looks with compassion on the world. Let us now bring to our Father in heaven the needs of the Church and of the world.

Reader:
For Pope Francis; clergy and religious; and for the whole Church. May we work together in our calling to be faithful witnesses, and so draw all we meet to experience the love and power of the Gospel.
Lord, hear us.

For vocations to the priesthood, permanent diaconate and religious life. May the Holy Spirit guide the hearts and minds of those called by the Lord and give them courage to commit their lives unstintingly to the service of others.
Lord, hear us.

For the sick, the elderly and those who are housebound; for all doctors, nurses, and carers. May they know the comforting love and the healing power of Christ.
Lord, hear us.

For all who have departed this life.
May Christ, the light of the world, draw them to new life and fullness of redemption in the heavenly kingdom.
Lord, hear us.

We ask Our Lady, Seat of Wisdom, for her intercession, as we pray: Hail Mary…

We pause in silent reflection with our personal intentions.

Priest:
Father, fill us with the fulness of your grace
That our feet may carry far and wide the good news of Christ,
and by the work of our hands, he may bless the whole world.
We make these and all our prayers through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, Our Lord. Amen

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) | The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Here I am, Lord!

Priest:
Let us turn to God, the giver of all life and peace, for all our needs.

Reader:
We pray for the Church, its ministers and its people. Like Eli who guided the infant Samuel, may they give the teaching, advice and help which leads us to the Lord.
Lord, hear us.

We pray for vocations: may more and more faithful servants of God hear and respond to his call to service in the priesthood, the religious life, or as teachers and carers.
Lord, hear us.

We pray for ourselves: that in compassion and mercy, we may bring God’s healing and love to the sick, the suffering, the addicted and the dying.
Lord, hear us.

We pray for all who have died. We remember those whose anniversaries fall at this time. And we pray all who have died as a result of violence and warfare. May they have light and peace.
Lord, hear us.

Let us turn to Our Lady who heard God’s call and submitted to his will, to intercede for us as we say, Hail Mary

Let us pray for our own intentions in silence.

Priest: 

God our loving Father,
Hear these prayer we offer.
May the power of your Spirit, dwelling amongst us,
help us make bring these prayers to reality. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

The Epiphany of the Lord | The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithfulo

The Epiphany of the Lord

Priest:
On this feast of the Epiphany, let us turn to God, our Father in heaven, for all our needs.

Reader:

For the church; Bishops, Clergy and all God’s people.
May we all be a light shining out in the darkness and faithful heralds of the Christmas message, sharing with others the love and mercy of God.
Lord, hear us.

For ourselves, our homes and our families:
May the Lord bless our homes with his peace and our fill our hearts with his joy.
Lord, hear us.

For justice and peace in the world.
May the weak, the vulnerable, the poor and the needy come to trust in the victory of the eternal justice of God.
Lord, hear us.

For those who have died recently and all who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith; may all who mourn the loss of their loved ones trust that at the end of our earthly journey, we may all be reunited in the Kingdom of God.
Lord, hear us..

Let us turn to Mary the Holy Mother of God, to intercede for us as we say, Hail Mary…

Let us pray our own intentions in silence.

Priest:

Father, when the Magi came to your Son, your love was revealed for all mankind. May we, through our good works, continually reveal your mercy. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Mary, Mother of God (B) | The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Mary, Mother of God (B)

Priest:
On this feast of Mary Mother of God, the first day of the new year, let us turn to God, our Father in heaven for all our needs.

Reader:
Let us pray for the church: under the guidance of Mary, seat of wisdom, may it keep us focused on that which helps us build God's Kingdom here on earth
Lord, hear us.

May each of one us make this New Year a new beginning by modelling ourselves on Mary in our relations with God.
Lord, hear us.

Let us pray for all parents. Like Mary, may they nurture and guide their children in the face of the lord’
Lord, hear us.

Let us pray for all those who will travel in the coming year. Under the protection of Mary who travelled to Bethlehem and Egypt, may their journeys be undertaken in following you, and
Lord, hear us.

Let us pray for all victims of violence and their families. Through the intercession of Our Blessed Lady who stood at the foot of
Lord, hear us. 

For all who have died in the last year, both family and friends and members of our parish and for all those who no one remembers; may the Christ Child welcome them into his heavenly kingdom.
Lord, hear us. 

Let us turn to Our Lady, Mary Mother of God and mother of us all, to intercede for us as we say, Hail Mary…

Let us pray for our own intentions in silence.

Priest:
God our loving Father, we pray that you will accept these prayers in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Epiphany of the Lord : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

The Epiphany of Our Lord

The Priest introduces the prayers:
Dearly beloved, the glory of God is all about us. With thankful and adoring hearts, let us pray.

Reader:
For the Church of God,
that she may reveal more fully God's abiding love for everyone, by drawing closer to the person of Christ.
Lord, hear us.

For the peace and well-being of the world,
that all leaders of East and West may follow the star which leads to true peace and justice.
Lord, hear us.

For the sick and those who care for them,
that Christ's light may shine upon them.
Lord, hear us.

For those departed this life,
that they may come to see the light of God's glory.
Lord, hear us.

We pray with our Lady as we say: Hail Mary …

In the presence of Christ, we make our personal petitions in silence to God our Father.

The Priest concludes the prayers:
Father, when the Kings came to your Son, your love was revealed for all mankind. May we, in our day, reveal your love for everyone. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.