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

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

Priest
Trusting in our heavenly Father, let us bring all our needs to Him in prayer.

Reader
For the Church: that we may be active in doing Christ’s work in the world, by uniting ourselves in prayer to his heart and his will.
Lord, hear us..

For political leaders, that they will be attentive to the needs of the poor, the vulnerable and the suffering.
Lord, hear us..

For all who are sick, both at home or in hospital, those suffering physically and those struggling with mental illness or distress,
that may they experience healing and peace
Lord, hear us..

For all who have died, especially those who die alone, unloved and unwanted, that the Lord may receive them into his Kingdom.
Lord, hear us.

Let us ask now for the intercession of Our Blessed Lady, as we say: Hail Mary …

Let us now pray for a few moments of silent prayer.

Priest.
Father, in your loving kindness,
we ask you to hear and answer all our prayers
which we make in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen