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.