Advent Sunday : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Advent Sunday

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

Reader:
We pray 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. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray 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 man, whatever his race, colour or creed. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for the sick and those who care for them,
that the Lord Jesus may heal the sick, rid the world of hunger and protect us from all disasters.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We pray for those departed this life,
that when the Lord Jesus comes again, we may be reunited with them in his everlasting Kingdom.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We join our prayers with our Lady, as we say: Hail Mary.

Let us pray in silence to the Lord

The Priest concludes the prayers:
Almighty God,
give us grace to cast away the works of darkness and to put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which your Son Jesus Christ came to us in great humility;
that on the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal;
through him who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.
Amen

 

Advent 2: Intercessions / Bidding Prayers / Prayer of the Faithful

Priest:

As we wait with hope and anticipation for the coming of our Lord, we ask for peace and mercy for ourselves and the world.

 

Reader:

We pray for the church, that during this time of Advent it will help everyone to prepare spiritually for the coming of our Saviour.
Lord in your Mercy

We pray for nations in crisis, those at war, those suffering political turmoil or economic recession, that all may experience the peace and happiness of the coming season
Lord in your mercy

For those who may find it hard to prepare a way for the Lord in their lives that they may be given the gifts of knowledge and discernment.
Lord in your mercy

We pray that all who have died for those whose anniversary’s fall at this time may be raised to new and eternal life.
Lord in your mercy,

Mary looked forward with joy to the coming of the Christ child, we ask for her help with our prayers as we say - Hail Mary

Let us pray in silence for our needs and the needs of those we love.

 

Priest:

Merciful Father, hear our prayers for ourselves and our world and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain through Jesus Christ your Son, who is Lord for ever and ever.
Amen.

 

Advent 1: Intercessions / Bidding Prayers / Prayer of the Faithful

Priest:

We begin the season of Advent, preparing to celebrate the birth of our Saviour, and offer our prayers to the Father through his Son Jesus Christ, for the needs of the Church and the world.

Reader:

For the work of the Church, 
guided by Pope Benedict, that Christ's message of love and forgiveness will spread throughout the world bringing peace and blessings to all his people. 
Lord in your mercy

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 humanity, whatever his race, colour or creed. 
Lord in your mercy

We pray for our parish, community that we may experience the loving kindness of our Father in heaven as we journey through this life towards the Kingdom of God.
Lord in your mercy

For the sick and those who care for them,
that the Lord Jesus may heal the sick, rid the world of hunger and protect us from all disasters.
Lord in your mercy

For those departed this life, that when the Lord Jesus comes again, they may be reunited with him in his everlasting Kingdom.
Lord in your mercy

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.

 

Bidding Prayers for the Fourth Sunday of Advent

Advent 4

The Priest introduces the prayers:
My brothers and sisters in Christ, let us bring to the love of God our Father the cares and concerns of our hearts.


We bring to his love all those called to serve Christ in his Church;
that they may not flinch from responding to their calling, but rather abandon themselves to his guidance and protection.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We bring to his love all who hold positions of authority throughout our world; that they may be filled with integrity and a sense of responsibility towards those who depend on them; and that they may be strengthened to stand firm in what is right, even if it is unpopular.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We bring to his love the friends and neighbours we meet regularly,
that our daily care of one another may nurture strong growth of Christian love in our society.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We bring to his love the sick and those who care for them,
may they experience God's unending compassion.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We bring to his love those departed this life,
may the Lord embrace them with his love.
May they rest in peace, Amen.

Let us unite our prayers with those of our blessed Lady as we say Hail Mary...

We pray in silence for all our needs.

The Priest concludes the prayers:
Now Father, thankful for your love, we ask you to accept our prayers, through Christ Jesus your Son. Amen.

Bidding Prayers/ Intercessions for the Third Sunday of Advent

Third Sunday in Advent

Priest:

God’s word tells us to patiently await all the good things that the Saviour brings. With confidence, we make our needs known to Him.

Reader:

We pray that the Church may teach the world the patience it needs to await the coming of the Lord of justice, peace and life. 
Lord in your mercy

We pray that world leaders may prepare for the coming of the Lord by fostering harmony, authentic dialogue and sincere concern for their people. 
Lord in your mercy

We pray for our families and ourselves as we prepare for Christmas,
that we may grow in patience and faith, and that our material preparations may not blind us to God's love, but that he may be central to our celebrations and that we will rejoice at his coming.
Lord in your mercy...

We pray for those who are impaired by blindness, deafness or other infirmities that the promise of Christ’s coming may give them strength and joy
Lord in your mercy...

We offer these our prayers and the prayers of all God’s people, living and dead, to the intercession of Mary, Mother of the Church, as we say together: Hail Mary...

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

Priest:

Father, as you hear our prayers, 
give us patience 
and lead us to the joy of eternal salvation. 
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Bidding Prayers / Intercessions for Advent 2

Priest:

As children of our caring, heavenly Father, let us pray.

Reader:

For all Christians throughout the world that they may simply and wholeheartedly follow Christ, so that their lives witness to the beauty and peace of his kingdom.

Lord, hear us. 

For all world leaders, governments and their advisers; that they may be inspired to lead their people wisely and fairly, with understanding and sensitivity.  

Lord, hear us. 

For our own families and loved ones, especially for any from whom we are separated; that we may learn to see Christ in each face, and serve him in caring for each other. 

Lord, hear us. 

For those who suffer in any way, that our own personal experience of suffering may be an occasion for better understanding of the situation,  unease and pain which is the lot of many people who are homeless, alone, sick or aged, and stir us all to give them generous help. Lord, hear us.

For those departed this life, especially Bill Curley and Kitty Hamilton, who died recently, and for all whose anniversaries fall at this time, may they rest in peace with Christ, and rise with him in glory.

Lord, hear us. 

We join our prayers with Our Lady as we say: Hail Mary ...

Now let us pray for a moment in silence

The Priest:

Father of all time and place, 

accept these prayers 

through your Son Jesus Christ. Amen.

Bidding Prayers/ Intercessions for Advent Sunday

Advent Sunday

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

Reader:
For the Church, and all Christians,
that they may be more and more aware of their unique mission in the world, and so strive to serve mankind by reflecting Christ in all they say and do.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously 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 man, whatever his race, colour or creed. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For the sick and those who care for them,
that the Lord Jesus may heal the sick, rid the world of hunger and protect us from all disasters.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

For those departed this life,
that when the Lord Jesus comes again, we may be reunited with them in his everlasting Kingdom.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

We join our prayers with our Lady, as we say: Hail Mary...

Let us pray in silence to the Lord

The Priest concludes the prayers:
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.