Advent Sunday (C) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Advent Sunday (C)
“Your liberation is near at hand” (Luke 21:28)

Priest:
Brothers and sisters, we prepare in this Advent season, for the coming of Our Lord Jesus. So let us earnestly ask his mercy, as we pray for the Church and for the world.

Reader:
For the Church, and all Christians,
that we may be more and more aware of our unique mission in the world,
and so strive to serve mankind by reflecting Christ in all we say and do.
Lord, hear us.

For the peace of the world,
that those in charge of political affairs may always be conscious that true peace is based upon the dignity of each person, whatever the race, colour or creed.
Lord, hear us.

For the sick, the needy, and those who come to their aid,
that the Lord Jesus may heal the sick, rid the world of hunger and protect us from all disasters.
Lord, hear us.

For those who have died,
that when the Lord Jesus comes again, we all may be reunited with him in his everlasting Kingdom.
Lord, hear us.

Let us now ask Our Lady to join her prayers to ours as we say Hail Mary..

Let us pray in silence to the Lord.

Priest:
Father, you gave us your only Son to prepare us for your kingdom.
May our lives be a daily preparation for the day when we see you as you are.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Love the Lord your God with all your heart (Mark 12:30)

Priest:
Let us turn now to God in prayer and ask for all our needs.

Reader:
For Pope N., the bishops of our diocese, and for all who exercise authority and ministry in the Church, that they may remain vigilant and watchful, preparing the Church for the day of the Lord’s return. Lord, hear us.

We pray that our hearts are set on fire with love for Christ, that in its flame, we may love him with all our hearts, all our minds and with all our strength, and by keeping his commandments we may glorify God, the giver of all good gifts. Lord, hear us.

Let us commend to God’s fatherly goodness all who are anxious or distressed in mind or body; and those who care for them, (especially ….) May he comfort and relieve them according to their needs, give them patience in their sufferings, and bring good out of their troubles. Lord, hear us.

For the sick and retired priests of our diocese and for the work of the Johnson Association and for Aston Hall in Stone. May the Lord bless all those care for those who have served him through busy lives.
Lord, hear us.

We pray especially in this month of November, for all the holy souls who have died in the peace of Christ:
May the loving Father give them a place of light and rest, that we may share with them in the glory of Jesus Christ, who died to save us all. Lord, hear us.

Let us turn to Our Lady, Queen of Heaven to intercede for us as we pray Hail Mary.

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