20th Sunday of Ordinary Time : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

20th Sunday of Ordinary Time

Priest:
With faith and hope we bring our petitions to the Lord so that we may be guided by him to live our lives according to his teachings.

Reader:
We pray for all who serve the blessed sacrament as ordinary and extra-ordinary ministers:
May the Lord transform them by the power of the sacrament and those who all those who receive him.
Lord, hear us.

We pray for the people of Kerala after the floods this week, and for all who are affected by adversity and disaster: In their time of distress and hardship, may they know the love of the Lord through the works of mercy undertaken others.
Lord, hear us.

We pray for governments in the hard decisions they have to make;
May they always be mindful of the poor and vulnerable in their societies.
Lord, hear us.

We pray for all those who struggle with their faith:
may they persevere through the dark times, with the help of God’s love.
Lord, hear us.

We pray for the sick, especially those whose sickness is prolonged or who are near to death. May the Lord strengthen them by the gift of his body and blood.
Lord, hear us.

We ask our Mother Mary, filled with grace, who was assumed sinless into heaven, to assist us in our prayers as we say: Hail Mary …

In the silence of our hearts, let us bring before the Lord our own personal intentions.

Priest:
Lord Jesus Christ, you have given us your flesh to eat and your blood to drink. May we learn to put all our trust in you. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that a man may eat it and not die. (John 6:50)

Priest:
Having been invited to come to Jesus, our bread of life, let us now confidently place our needs before the Father.

Reader:
We pray for those who have the goods of this world but who still hunger for the food that doesn't perish. May they find the answer to their deepest needs by drawing close to Jesus, the Bread of Life. Lord, hear us.

For those who face persecution because of their faith in Jesus Christ:
may they be comforted by our support in prayer and in action.
Lord hear us.

For those travelling at this time, including those on holiday.
May they travel safely and return refreshed in mind and body.
Lord hear us.

For those waiting for examination results.
Whatever the outcomes, may they aspire to answer God’s loving call to each of them.
Lord hear us.

For those departed this life and all who mourn their loss;
May they share in the eternal banquet of the Bread from heaven.
Lord, hear us.

Mary the Mother of Christ is our mother also. We ask her to join her prayers with ours as we say. Hail Mary…

Let us now pray for a moment in silence.

Priest:
God, our loving Father, we ask you to listen to all our prayers because we make them in faith and in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen