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.
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