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

Trinity Sunday (B)

Priest
We are blessed to be called by God the Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Let us bring our needs to the God who is the source of all goodness.

Reader
For the Church. Guided by the Spirit, may she be faithful to Christ’s command to make disciples of all nations in the name of the Holy Trinity.
Lord, hear us.

For bishops, priests and deacons. May they work tirelessly to foster within the hearts of the people a strong love for their faith.
Lord, hear us.

For all Christians. May they preach the good news of Jesus Christ in their lives, to give glory to God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Lord, hear us.

For those who have died, recently, and those whose anniversaries we remember at this time. May they enter into the everlasting peace of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Lord, hear us.

We offer these our prayers and the prayers of all God’s people, living and dead, to the intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church, as we say together: Hail Mary…

We now pray for a few moments in the silence of our hearts.

Priest
Father, in the power of the Holy Spirit,
we make these prayers through your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen 

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

Pentecost

Priest:
Inspired by the Holy Spirit, let us turn to God for all our needs.

Reader:
For Pope Francis, Archbishop Bernard and his auxiliary bishops. May the Lord bless them with the gifts of the Holy Spirit and so guide them in their work. 
Lord, hear us.

Let us pray that we, the church, should be filled with gifts of the Holy Spirit, and bring forth his fruits, so that our everyday lives may be a lasting witness to God’s love. 
Lord, hear us.

For those in need: refugees, captives, those held in slavery, especially women and children and for the healing of those who have found freedom. 
Lord, hear us.

For all those who are sick, that the Lord may guide them and strengthen them through their illness. Lord, hear us.

For those also who care for the sick, those engaged in the caring professions and for family members especially children, who look after their loved ones. 
Lord, hear us.

For those who have died and have received the healing sacraments in this life. May the Spirit of the Lord greet them with love and mercy and grant them the happiness of his kingdom. Lord, hear us.

Let us turn to Our Lady, who was present with the apostles at Pentecost, to intercede for us as we say, Hail Mary.

Let us bring to the Lord our own intentions.

Priest:
God our Father, 
through the power of the Holy Spirit,
we pray that you will hear our prayers and accept them, 
through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. 
Amen.

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

The Ascension of the Lord

These prayers are also appropriate for the Sunday after Ascension.

Priest:
Let us pray to God, through Jesus Christ His son who was taken up to heaven and intercedes for us at His Father’s right hand.

Reader:

For our holy Father, bishops , clergy, and religious: that through their witness to the Risen Lord they may continue to preach His gospel of love and peace in confidence and faith.
Lord, hear us.

For the world’s leaders:
that they may govern with justice and wisdom in the pursuit of harmony and tolerance.
Lord, hear us.

For those in need, the suffering and oppressed:
That, through the Ascension of Our Lord,
they may be inspired to trust in God’s promise of eternal happiness
Lord, hear us.

For ourselves:
that in our daily lives we may put into practice the teachings of the ascended Lord.
Lord, hear us.

For those who have died:
may they be granted the fullness of life and joy in Heaven.
Lord, hear us.

Let us turn to Our Lady, Mother of Divine Grace, and seek her intercession as we say, Hail Mary

In the solitude of our hearts, we pray for our own needs and Intentions.

Priest:
Loving Father, who exalted your Son Jesus Christ into glory,
grant our prayers
and welcome us to the table of your eternal banquet,
through Christ our Lord. Amen

Sixth Sunday of Easter (B) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Sixth Sunday of Easter (B)

Priest:
We give thanks to Christ our Lord, who loves and cares for us, and turn to Him in trust as we pray

Reader:
For the church: may she continue to demonstrate in words and actions the love of Christ to all peoples.
Lord, hear us.

For missionaries:
may they proclaim the Good News to our brothers and sisters who live in ignorance of His saving love.
Lord, hear us.

For Christians who are persecuted for their faith:
that in this Easter season they may they be comforted by the One who suffered for all on the cross.
Lord, hear us.

For ourselves:
that through the Holy Spirit we may be granted the wisdom to follow Christ’s command to love one another,
and see Him in all who we meet.
Lord, hear us.

For those who are sick:
may they experience Christ’s healing love.
Lord, hear us.

For the holy souls:
may all who have died follow where Christ has led,
and find hope in His glory.
Lord, hear us.

We turn to Mary, the Mystical Rose, and seek her intercession as we say Hail Mary …

In the silence of our hearts, we bring our own needs and intentions to our loving God.

Priest:
Father, you sent your Son into the world
to show us the depth of your love,
accept these prayers we now offer in his name,
Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen