18th Sunday in Ordinary Time : Homily / Sermon

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never be hungry. (John 6:35).

Priest:
Jesus, Lamb of God and Bread of life, calls us all to his supper: let us now confidently place our needs before the Father.

Reader:
Let us pray for the priests of our diocese;
may the Lord strengthen them in the Spirit to carry out his work.
Lord, hear us.

Let us pray for all who face persecution because of their faith in Jesus Christ:
may our prayers and practical support bring them comfort and encouragement.
Lord, hear us.

Let us pray for the sick, those who are known to us, and those who have no one to pray for them.
May their hunger for fullness of health be satisfied by the bread from heaven.
Lord, hear us.

Let us pray for those who have died, especially those who died in pain and distress,
in God’s great mercy may they enjoy the food that endures to eternal life.
Lord, hear us.

Let us commend ourselves and all God’s people living and dead to the intercession of our Blessed Lady as we say, Hail Mary.

We make our private petitions in silence.

Priest:
Heavenly Father, you sent down bread from heaven on your children in wilderness. Hear our prayers today, and send down your blessing on all who seek your assistance. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
What is that between so many? (John 6:9)

Priest:
The Lord takes our small offerings and makes great things of them. In humility and trust, let us now bring before him our needs and concerns.

Reader:
For Francis our Pope, Archbishop Bernard, the auxiliary bishops, and all leaders of the Church; may the Lord strengthen them to carry out his work.
Lord, hear us.

For all those who experience spiritual hunger:
may they might turn to the Lord and find consolation in him.
Lord, hear us.

For the hungry, and all those whose struggle to find the basic needs for life;
We remember in particular all who make use of the food bank.
May we share with them from of our own abundance.
Lord, hear us.

For those who are in any kind of need,
the poor, the homeless, exiles and refugees, and those persecuted for their faith:
may the Lord, protector of the weak, be their comfort and the source of justice
Lord, hear us.

For those who have departed this life.
may their deepest hunger be satisfied at the banquet of eternal life.
Lord, hear us.

We ask Mary, Mother of the Saviour, to intercede for all God’s people as we pray together. Hail Mary…

In silence, let us make our own intentions to God.

Priest:
God our Father, you open wide your hand and grant our desires. Nourished by the Eucharist, may we be always faithful to our baptismal calling. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

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

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
You must come away to some lonely place all by yourselves and rest for a while. (Mark 6:31)

Priest:
Let us turn to Christ, the Good Shepherd, who inspires us with faith, hope and love, and ask him to listen to our prayers with compassion and gentleness.

Reader:
May Christ, the good shepherd who leads all people to the Father, heal our divisions, bring back all who have fallen by the wayside, and through the working of his Spirit foster greater understanding and co-operation between differing faiths.
Lord, hear us.

For ourselves, that we may find time to rest and pray, as well as to work and play, and be revived in strength and in our trust in God’s goodness. Lord, hear us.

For those who care for the sick, comfort the dying, care for prisoners, and befriend the lonely and depressed. May the Lord continue to bless and guide the work of their hearts and hands.
Lord, hear us.

For those going on holiday and for all travellers. May they will arrive safely and return refreshed Lord, hear us.

For the holy souls still cherished in our memories: as we continue to love and miss them, may God embrace them with his mercy.
Lord, hear us.

We turn now to Mary, the Mother of our Lord, and ask her to intercede for all God’s people, living and dead, as we say together: Hail Mary…

Let us now pray silently for our private needs and intentions.

Priest:
God our Father, the loving shepherd of your sheep, hear our prayers and look with kindness and compassion on all who call to you with faith and hope. We ask this in the name of Christ our Lord. Amen.

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

They set off to preach repentance (Mark 6:12)

Priest:
Having welcomed the Word of God in faith, let us offer our prayers to God.

Reader:
For the church, for our Holy Father Pope Francis, for our bishops, priests and deacons, and for all the baptised: mayGod strengthen us in faith, that, like the apostles, we may continue to spread the word of God’s love.
Lord, hear us.

For the children of our parish and for all those who are changing schools or facing important decisions about their future: may they be guided by the Holy Spirit to listen God’s call. Lord, hear us.

For those experiencing difficulties in family life and for those who struggle in difficult circumstances: may the Lord give them strength through his merciful grace. Lord, hear us.

For all who are sick in mind or body: may they know the consoling touch of Christ, who loves them and who unites himself with their suffering.
Lord, hear us.

For all those who have died, especially members of our own family and community.
Lord hear us

We now ask the intercession of Our Blessed Lady as we say, Hail Mary

Let us now pray for a moment in silence

Priest:
Father, we bring you these petitions, confident in the knowledge that you will hear and answer our prayers which we make through Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.