7th Sunday in Ordinary Time : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Seventh Sunday of the Year

Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate. (Luke 6:36)

The Priest says:

Through the Gospel, the Lord Jesus calls us to be compassionate as our Father in heaven is compassionate. Let us make now make our prayer to him confident of his loving mercy.

Reader:

We pray for all nations,
that they may seek the way that leads to peace, that human rights and freedom may be everywhere respected, and that the world's resources may be generously shared. Lord, hear us.

We pray for the Church,
that her leaders may be faithful ministers of the word and sacraments, that all her members may be strong in faith and hope, and that God may be recognised in the compassion she bears to all.
Lord, hear us.

We pray for those in need and those who care for them,
that, in his loving mercy, Christ may bring them comfort and strength.
Lord, hear us.

We pray for the faithful departed,
through the eternal compassion of God may they rest in peace.
Lord, hear us.

We ask Our Lady, mother of mercy, to pray for us as we say: Hail Mary …

Let us pray in silence for our own needs.

The priest concludes the prayers:

Father, hear the prayers of the family you have gathered here before you.
In mercy and love unite all your children, wherever they may be.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

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

Sixth Sunday of the Year
How happy are you who are poor: yours is the kingdom of God (Luke 6:20)

The Priest says:
Let us ask the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth takes its name, to send the Spirit of his Son into our hearts as we pray for the needs of the Church and of the world.

Reader:

Let us humbly pray to the Lord, the creator and redeemer of all mankind for all people of every race and in every kind of need:
make he make his ways known to them, and reveal his salvation to the nations.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us pray for the Church through all the world,
May the Lord guide and govern the Church by his Holy Spirit,
that all who profess and call themselves Christians may be led into the way of truth,
and hold the faith in the unity of Spirit, in the bond of peace and righteousness of life.
Lord, hear us.

Let us commend to God’s fatherly goodness all who are afflicted or distressed
and those who care for them,
May he comfort and relieve them according to their needs,
and grant them the love and consolation of the Spirit.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Let us pray for all those holy souls who have died in the peace of Christ:
May the loving Father give them a place of life and rest, that we may share with them in the glory of Jesus Christ, who died to save us all.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

Our Lady is the Mother of the Church and shows her care for us all by her prayers. We join our prayers with hers as we say: Hail Mary.

In a moment of silence,
let us make our private petitions to God our almighty Father.

The priest concludes the prayers:
Father, hear the prayers of your Church. In your great love, make up for what is lacking in our faith. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

5th Sunday the Year (C) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

5th Sunday the Year (C)
They left everything and followed him

Priest:
With the Lord at our side, we can launch out into the deep and not be afraid. Therefore, confident in his saving grace, let us voice our needs and the needs of the world.

Reader:
For our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and for leaders of other ecclesial communities and faiths: that the Lord may strengthen them to lead the world towards a true and lasting peace.
Lord, hear us.

For those in our parish working towards full membership of the Church and for those continuing with their First Communion and Confirmation preparations:
that the Lord may inspire and strengthen them in their journey. Lord, hear us.

For all those called to preach the gospel of God’s love:
that His grace may not be fruitless in them. Lord, hear us.

For young people in the Church:
that, like the disciples, they may respond to the call of God, and follow him in their particular vocation. Lord, hear us.

For all who are suffering from sickness and for all who have asked for our prayers:
that they may experience Christ’s healing power. Lord, hear us.

For all those who have died;
that the Lord may gather them into his nets in the great harvest of heaven.Lord, hear us.

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

Now let us pray for a moment in silence

Priest:
Heavenly Father, we offer all these prayers in faith, through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C): The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)

Priest:
We turn to the Lord, whose love is never ending, and ask him for all we need.
Reader:
For the Church, the Pope, all our bishops, priests and deacons that they may confidently proclaim the Word of God and be firm in their adherence to Christ's message of love especially to the poor, weak or oppressed
Lord, hear us.

For those trapped in slavery and in forced labour, that their dignity as human beings may be respected, their perpetrators be brought to justice
Lord, hear us.

For all married people.
May they be sensitive to each other's needs, and daily grow more in love with each other.
Lord, hear us.

For the sick, elderly and housebound, and those in any sort of distress.
May they know the healing power of God’s love.
Lord, hear us.

For all those in our parish or families who have died,
May they happily dwell with Christ in their eternal rest.
Lord, hear us.

Together we ask for the intercession of Our Blessed Lady as we say. Hail Mary ...

Now we pray for a while in silence for our personal needs.
Priest:
Heavenly Father, confident in your never-ending love, we offer you all our prayers through Jesus, your Son, who lives and reigns with you, for ever and ever. Amen