Lent One : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Lent One

“Man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Mt 4:4)

Priest:

God wills that, through Christ, we should all be saved. We pray to him that, though damaged by the effects of sin, we may change our lives, and turn again to our Father to ask forgiveness for our sins. 

Reader:

We pray for the Church, with her mission of forgiveness,

that she may help everyone to recognise sin for what it is, something which destroys our loving relationship with God, and with each other. 

Lord, hear us. 

We pray for those who undergo difficult temptations in their daily lives,

that they may learn from the temptations of Jesus that the devil can be conquered, and that temptation in itself is not a sin. 

Lord, hear us. 

We pray for the sick and those who care for them,

that they may trust in God's loving mercy, and turn again to God, who alone has the power to heal and save. 

Lord, hear us. 

We pray for those departed this life,

that God may bring them from the darkness of death to the dawn of new life. 

Lord, hear us.  

We pray with our Lady as we say: Hail Mary … …

Let us pray to our heavenly Father in a moment of silence.

Priest:

Father, through the disobedience of Adam, we were made sinners. Through our obedience to you this Lent, may we grow in your grace. 

We ask this through Christ our Lord. 

Amen.

Palm (Passion) Sunday: The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Palm (Passion) Sunday

Priest:

In these days of Holy Week, when Christ prayed and entreated his Father in the anguish of his Passion with humility and sorrow for our sins. May our Father hear and answer our prayers out of love for his Son, Jesus Christ.

Reader:

We pray for Christian people, that through the suffering of disunity there may grow a rich union in Christ. 

Lord, hear us. 

We pray for those who make laws, interpret them, and administer them, that our common life may be ordered in justice and mercy. 

Lord, hear us. 

We pray for the sick, 

that they may be given the blessings of peace and security, 

Lord, hear us. 

We pray for the departed in Christ, 

that they may find mercy on the day of Christ. 

Lord, hear us.  

We pray with Mary, who shared the agony of her son. Hail Mary … .

Let us pray for a moment in silence.

Priest:

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent. Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that, lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, we may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect forgiveness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ash Wednesday : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Ash Wednesday

“Your Father who sees all that is done in secret will reward you” (Mt 6:18)

Priest:

My brothers and sisters, Lent puts before us the whole mystery of salvation, through which God's merciful love is revealed in Jesus Christ. We ask God our Father for his help that we may use this season of preparation for Easter wisely and well. 

Reader:

We pray for the Church and her members,

let them not neglect the grace they have received, but turn again to the Lord in fervent prayer and repentance. 

Lord, hear us. 

We pray for the leaders of the world,

let them understand that man does not live by bread alone, and seek, by their laws, a deeper meaning to life by reconciling all men to each other. 

Lord, hear us. 

We pray for those who are caught in the snare of sin,

let them be faithful to the Gospel which will bring about in them a change of heart, and turning again to the light of grace, let them abandon the ways of sin. 

Lord, hear us. 

We pray for the members of this congregation,

let the giving of ashes today be a sign to us that material things will disappear, and help us to give more attention to the things of the spirit. 

Lord, hear us. 

Mary's life was filled with prayer, with her we pray. Hail Mary .

We pray for a moment in silence.

Priest:

Father, complete your work of spiritual renewal during Lent, and throughout the years ahead, as we spend our lives in your loving, prayerful service. We ask this through Christ our Lord. 

Amen.

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

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. (Mt 5:44)

Priest:

We turn to the Lord, in compassion and love, that he may make us perfect as he is perfect. .

Reader:

For our Holy Father, Pope Francis and for all the bishops and priests of the Church; 

may they exercise the ministry of reconciliation with compassion and understanding.

Lord, hear us. 

For ourselves;

may we be strengthened by God, to open our hearts in love to those who hurt us, 

that they may never doubt in his mercy. 

Lord, hear us. 

For all who are sick, for our families, and for those who have asked for our prayers; 

may the Lord guide them and strengthen them through their times of trial.

Lord, hear us. 

For those who have received God’s healing sacraments in this life, and died in his peace; 

may the Lord greet them with compassion, and grant them the happiness of his kingdom.

Lord, hear us. 

We ask Mary, our mother, 

to join her prayers to ours as we say Hail Mary … …

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

Priest:

Heavenly Father, 

we ask you to hear the prayers we make in faith, 

Banish all hatred and resentment from our hearts

and make us perfect, as you are perfect

For you live and reign for ever and ever. 

Amen.

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Do not imagine that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have come not to abolish but to complete them. (Matthew 5:17)

Priest:

Guided by the teaching of our merciful Lord, let us turn to God Our Father with all our needs.

Reader:

For the Church. 

May her teachings fill our hearts,  

So that we may lead our lives in accordance with God’s will.

Lord, hear us.

For all who are involved in Education: 

For students, that the Spirit of God may grant them the gifts of wisdom of understanding.  For teachers, that they may share their knowledge with gentleness, patience, and concern for their students. 

Lord, hear us. 

For those who work in the law and the administration of justice, 

police, magistrates, lawyers and prison officers. 

May their work be directed to finding true justice tempered by mercy.
Lord, hear us. 

For those burdened with difficulty and those facing difficulty at home, at school or at work. 

May the Lord give them courage, strength and faith to overcome hardship. 

Lord, hear us. 

Let us ask Our Lady to join our prayers with hers as we say, Hail Mary ……

Let us pray for our own intentions in silence.

Priest:

God our loving Father, 

May your grace fill our lives, Your law rule our hearts

And your mercy inspire our actions

that we may worthy witnesses of your eternal love 

we ask this through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

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

5th Sunday of the Year (A)

Priest:

Dear friends in Christ, let us pray to our heavenly Father, trusting in his merciful goodness.

Reader:

Let us pray for the Church as she witnesses to Christ in the world; that we may be always be salt of the earth and light of the world. 

Lord, hear us. 

For the leaders of every community and nation; that all governments may reflect the values of responsible caring, compassion and integrity, so that no individual or minority is abused or left in need. 

Lord, hear us. 

For all who are troubled or distressed,

May all who feel their lives are overshadowed by darkness

See the clear the light of Christ shining upon them. 

Lord, hear us. 

For all who have died,  

may the Lord welcome them into the light of his glory. 

Lord, hear us.

Joining with Mary, who brought the Light into the world, we make our prayer: Hail Mary ……

We pray for a moment in silence. 

Priest:

Father, God of love, 

Increase our love for each other, 

That we may salt for the earth

And that your light may shine through us as we pray. 

We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.