28th Sunday of the Year : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

28th Sunday of the Year

 

Priest:

God is the source of all that we are and all that we have – we remind ourselves of this as we ask him for all our needs and the needs of the world.

 

Reader: 

For the Church: that it may radiate the example of Christ through its leaders and peoples and encourage all to be called to take on the new garments of life in Christ and so be clothed in love, truth, peace and goodness.
Lord in your mercy

 

That we may be responsive to the calling and choosing of the Lord, remembering that nothing is impossible to God and that there is nothing we cannot master with the help of the one who gives us strength, 
Lord in your mercy 

For Christians around the world who are persecuted for the name of Christ, especially for the people of the Middle East - that God may come to their aid and give them strength to overcome their difficulties.  
Lord in your mercy.

                             
For the sick and housebound, for the anxious and depressed, and all who are in distress that they may be helped by those around them and comforted by God’s grace.
Lord, in your mercy.

For those who have died and for those who mourn.  May they find peace and comforted by happy memories and by the love and care of family and friends.
Lord, in your mercy.

Now, in silence, we remember those who especially need our prayers.

We ask Our Lady, Queen of the Rosary, to pray with us as we say - Hail Mary ...

Priest: 

Loving Father,
listen to our petitions and grant us what we need,
through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.

30th Sunday of the Year: Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Priest:

Today is World Mission Sunday and we are reminded of our calling to go out to all nations to proclaim the Gospel and to build God’s Church.  With churches throughout the world we are united in prayer and sacrifice and so we have confidence to ask God to listen in love and mercy to our prayers.

Reader:

We pray for Pope Benedict, first missionary of the Church, and for all missionaries who dedicate their lives to be fruitful messengers of the Word, that they may be always loving, patient, humble and wise witnesses of Christ the Saviour. Lord in your mercy

We pray for all who lead and govern the nations of the world, especially in the many areas where war, conflict and civil unrest currently prevail.  May the Holy Spirit guide them to be wise in their judgements and honest in all that they do, so that all whom they lead and govern may enjoy harmony and stability. Lord in your mercy

We pray for those who are troubled, worried or suffer illness; for the house-bound, infirm and the dying.  May we support and care for them with compassion and so help them find an abundant comfort in God’s merciful love. Lord in your mercy

We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time.  May they share the light, happiness and peace of your presence and may we who are left enjoy the comfort that your mercy and love provides. Lord in your mercy

We turn to Our Lady, Queen of the Rosary, and ask her to intercede with us as we say: Hail Mary...

We now pray for our own personal intentions.

Priest:

Heavenly Father, strengthen our faith, hope and love so that we may always do with loving hearts what you ask of us and share your love with all those we encounter.   We ask these and all our prayers in the name of your Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

 

28th Sunday of the Year: Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Priest:

God fulfils all our needs and is the source of everything we have and all that we are.  We ask Him to listen to our prayers of intercession, for we know that without Him we can do nothing.

Reader:

We pray for the Church that it may radiate the example of Christ through its leaders and peoples and encourage all to be called to take on the new garments of life in Christ and so be clothed in love, truth, peace and goodness,  Lord in your mercy

We pray that we may be responsive to the invitation of the Lord, remembering that nothing is impossible to God and that there is nothing we cannot master with the help of the one who gives us strength,  Lord in your mercy

We pray for the efforts of CAFOD and all aid agencies.  May we be generous in giving of our time, our prayers and monetary support so that their work on our behalf with the poor, the needy, the down-trodden and disadvantaged may continue, Lord in your mercy

We pray for all those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries fall at this time.  May He who destroyed death and who wipes away every tear lead them through the valley of darkness into the radiance of His glorious resurrection, Lord in your mercy

We turn to Our Lady, Queen of the Rosary, and ask her to intercede with us as we say: Hail MaryLet us pause to meet the Lord in a moment of silent prayer.

Priest:

Heavenly Father, Shepherd of your people, in your love and compassion hear our prayers and make us always eager to serve you in faith, hope and love now and forevermore.  Amen

 

15th Sunday of the Year: Bidding Prayers / Prayers of the Faithful / Intercessions

 

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:

The whole creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal his sons.
O Lord, the creator and redeemer of all mankind, we humbly pray for all men of every race and in every kind of need:
make your ways known to them, and reveal your salvation to the nations.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

Happy are your eyes because they see, your ears because they hear!
May the whole Church be guided and governed by your Holy Spirit,
let all who call themselves Christians be led into the way of truth and hold the faith in the unity of Spirit.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

What we suffer in this life can never be compared to the glory, as yet unrevealed, which is waiting for us.
We commend to your fatherly goodness all who are afflicted or distressed,
comfort and relieve them according to their needs, and grant them the love and consolation of your Spirit.

Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

Creation retains the hope of being freed, like us, from its slavery to decadence, to enjoy the same freedom and glory as the children of God.
Father, give a place of life and rest to those who have died in your peace,
may we 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.
May we hear your word as seed on rich soil,
And bear fruit one hundredfold.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

Easter Six Bidding Prayers / Intercessions

The Priest says:

With confidence in God Our Father, we turn to him in prayer for all our needs.

 

Reader:

We pray for Pope Benedict XVI
may he be guided and strengthened by God, 
and provide an inspiration and an example to us all.
Lord in your mercy

We pray that we may have the strength and courage 
to follow in the way of Christ, 
to keep his commandments, 
and to give encouragement 
to those who seek his paths. 
Lord in your mercy,

We pray for those in special need throughout the world: 
those without food, those without shelter. 
We pray especially for those suffering through injustice and tyranny. 
Lord in your mercy

We pray for all those studying hard for exams at schools and colleges, may they be comforted at this stressful time 
and achieve what they are aiming for.
Lord in your mercy

Finally we pray for all who have died, our families and friends, and those who have died alone. May they now be enjoying the peace and joy of your Kingdom.
Lord in your mercy

On this the final week of May, Our Lady’s month, let us ask her to pray for us and with us as we say.  Hail Mary…

 

Priest:

Lord God, 
we ask you to listen to the prayers we make today in faith 
through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. 
Amen.

Easter Five: Bidding Prayers / Intercessions

INTERCESSIONS FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

Priest:

There is no-one in this world, nowhere on earth who is not loved by God. Let us bring all our needs and the needs of all nations and peoples to Him in prayer.

Reader:

We pray for the Church:  that we may remain faithful, trusting and loving so as to be one with our Saviour, Jesus Christ in our love for all people
(pause) Lord in your mercy

We pray for the Pope, for cardinals, Bishops, Priests, Deacons and those in Religious Orders, that they may be guided by the Holy Spirit in all their words and deeds, and so guide us in truth, justice and peace
(pause) Lord in your mercy

We pray for the missionaries and all who carry out God’s love for His people far from their homeland, may they be blessed with courage. 
(pause) Lord in your mercy

We pray for parents, teachers and all who care for young people
that they may be blessed with health, patience and support to provide a secure and loving environment for all on their care. 
(pause) Lord in your mercy

We pray for the sick and dying of this parish and those recently dead, may the living be comforted and the dead find pardon and rest in glory. 
(pause) Lord in your mercy

Let us ask Our Lady to assist us with her prayers saying:  Hail Mary

In silence let us bring our own thoughts and intentions to God.

Priest:

Loving Father we ask you to answer all our prayers, which we make in faith, through our Christ our Lord. Amen.

Bidding Prayers / Intercessions for Lent 5

Priest:

Let us turn to God, who led the people of Israel from slavery and who constantly calls us from death to new life, with all our needs.

Reader:

Let us pray for the Church, that she may be a source of holiness, inspiration and guidance in a world where right values can often seem confused and compromised (pause) Lord in your mercy

Let us pray for all those who cry out of the depths in despair: the sick the lonely, the homeless, the unloved, the imprisoned, the depressed. May they experience the compassion of Christ and hear his call to come out of their tombs to breathe and love again

(pause) Lord in your mercy

Let us pray for ourselves. May all the defeats and setbacks of our daily lives, small and large, be turned into sources of life learning and wisdom (pause) Lord in your mercy

As the trees start to burst into leaf, may we be more aware of the beauty of God’s creation which is constantly renewing itself. May we act as worthy stewards of our world, treading lightly, reverently and considerately as we go about our daily tasks.

(pause) Lord in your mercy

Let us pray for all those who have died. As they lived in the hope of Christ, may they now find forgiveness and eternal rest, face to face with Christ our saviour

(pause) Lord in your mercy

Let us turn to Mary our mother to intercede for us as we say - Hail Mary.

In silence, let us bring our own intentions to God, the almighty Father.

Priest:

God our Father, your Son Jesus wept for his friend Lazarus. May he hear the prayers we now make to you in his Holy Name. We ask this through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Lent Four (Mothering Sunday UK): Bidding Prayers / Intercessions

 

The Priest introduces the prayers:

My brothers and sisters in Christ, it was God our Father's will that his Son should share family life with Mary and Joseph, that he will continue to enrich our homes with his love and his grace.

 

Reader:

We pray for all mothers throughout the world,
may they experience the joy and appreciation of those they have brought into the world, and may they be blessed today as they are surrounded by a loving family. 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for the family of the Church,
may all Christians remember that they are brothers and sisters in Christ, and so learn to live in harmony with one another. 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for the sick and those who care for them,
for the unemployed, the homeless, the widowed and orphaned; that the strains which adversity put upon family life may be borne with patience and trust in God. 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

We pray for those departed this life,
may all families be reunited in the Kingdom of God. 
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.

 

Let us turn in prayer to Mary, Mother of all Christians: Hail Mary .

 

In silence, we make our private prayers.

 

The Priest concludes the prayers:

Father, in union with Mary, our Mother, we make all our prayers to you, confident that you will hear and answer them. 
Through Christ our Lord. 
Amen.

 

Lent Two: Bidding Prayers / Intercessions

Priest:

Loving Lord, we place all our hope in you
as we come with our concerns for our own needs, and the needs of the world.

 

Reader:

We pray for the people of Japan in the aftermath of the disasters that have struck their country, may they overcome their present hardships and have hope for the future                                                                
(pause) Lord in your mercy

Let us pray for CAFOD and the other Aid Agencies as they face continual demands on their resources from so many parts of the world, may we all give generously to these good causes

(pause) Lord in your mercy

We pray for ourselves that we may keep true to our Lenten resolutions and use these precious weeks to prepare carefully for Easter
(pause) Lord in your mercy

We pray for the repose of the soul of (Joan Gallagher) and for the members of our families and parish who have gone before us. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
(pause) Lord in your mercy

We ask Our Blessed Lady to help us with our prayers as we say - Hail Mary.

Now in silence we pray for our own needs and intentions.

Priest:

Merciful Father, accept these prayers and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain through Jesus Christ, Our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen

 

Bidding Prayers / Intercessions for the First Sunday in Lent (A)

Priest:
Our heavenly Father has mercy on us even though we are sinners; 
so we turn to him in our need.

Reader:

We pray that all members of the church will take the opportunity that Lent offers to renew their faith, to increase in holiness and prepare joyfully for the great feast of Easter. 
(pause) Lord in your mercy,

We pray that world leaders will enable all religions to be protected and kept safe from harm especially in the midst of social unrest and civil war. 
(pause) Lord in your mercy,

We pray for all the needy those sick in mind and body, those trying to free themselves from addictions, and those led astray by bad company.
(pause) Lord in your mercy,

Let us pray for ourselves that by our Lenten resolutions we may change our lives, guard against temptation and follow the Way who is Christ. 
(pause) Lord in your mercy,

We pray for the repose of the soul of (Joan Gallagher) and for the members of our families and parish who have gone before us. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Lord in your mercy

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

Now in the silence of our hearts we express our own needs.

Priest:

Loving Father,
we offer you our prayers; 
grant that what we need we may obtain through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

 

Ash Wednesday

The Priest introduces the prayers:

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. Lord, graciously 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. Lord, graciously 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. Lord, graciously 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. Lord, graciously hear us.

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

We pray for a moment in silence.

 

The Priest concludes the prayers:

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.

Bidding Prayers / Intercesions for the 9th Sunday of the Year A

 

Priest:

The Lord is our rock of refuge, he will keep us safe from harm, so with confidence we ask him to answer our needs and the needs of the world.

Reader:

For all who minister in the church, 
that they will be inspired preachers of the word, proclaiming the kingdom and encouraging everyone to keep the commandments.
(pause) Lord in your mercy

For governments throughout the world, 
that they will answer their peoples needs for democracy, economic stability and peace.
(pause) Lord in your mercy

For those in need, 
for the poor and the sick, for those rising up against harsh rulers and those who have survived natural disasters.
(pause) Lord in your mercy

For our parish as we approach the season of Lent, 
may we resolve in our Lenten observances to give support to the needy by our prayers  and by almsgiving.
(pause) Lord in your mercy

For those who have recently died,  and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time, may they rest in the peace and in joy of heaven.
(pause) Lord in your mercy

We commend ourselves and all God's people, living and dead, to the intercession of Our Blessed Lady, the glorious and ever virgin Mother of God, as we say:  Hail Mary.

Now let us pray in silence for our own intentions.

Priest:

O God, our refuge and strength, listen to the devout prayer of the church
and grant that what we ask in faith we may obtain through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

 

Bidding Prayers / Intercession for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Priest:

With trust in the One who cares for us much more than the birds in the sky, let us entrust all our needs into his hands.

 

Reader:

That those entrusted with responsibilities in the Church and in civil government may prove trustworthy in the roles of service that God has given to them.

(Pause)  Lord in your mercy

 

That the Lord may increase vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and that those called may be generous.

(Pause)  Lord in your mercy

 

That all those who have anxiety about meeting the basic needs and demands of life may find the consoling grace of the Lord and the generous assistance of his people.

(Pause)  Lord in your mercy

 

For peace in our troubled world, for the people of Libya and for all other troubled areas of the world. May Christ's love touch them, give them peace and rest, and ultimately the joy of knowing and loving their creator.

(Pause)  Lord in your mercy

 

For all those who have been killed and injured in Christchurch, New Zealand. We pray also for all those engaged in the relief work, that their efforts relieve suffering and their pain.
(Pause)  Lord in your mercy

 

That the sick may be healed according to God's will, and the deceased purified and welcomed into eternal joy.
(Pause)  Lord in your mercy

 

Celebrant:

Father,
As we present our needs to you,
We ask you to increase our faith,
Free us from anxiety,
And give us the constant assurance of your presence
And your grace.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

 

Bidding Prayers / Intercessions for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Priest:

We turn now to God our Father who resists the proud but gives his grace to the humble - recognising our need we ask for his help in our lives:

Reader:

For Pope Benedict, our bishops and for all leaders of the Church: that their lives and teachings will open us to real growth in Christ Lord hear us.

For all those who have received positions of power and responsibility whether in the Church or in society. May they not give way to pride but recognise that they are the stewards of God's blessings.   Lord hear us.

For all the troubled parts of our world, especially Egypt and Tunisia at this time of crisis.  May national leaders work collaboratively to establish hope, justice and equality for all without discrimination.                                                                               Lord hear us.

For those in need and those who care for them,We commend to your fatherly goodness all who are anxious or distressed in mind or body; comfort and relieve them in their need; give them patience in their sufferings, and bring good out of their troubles. Lord, hear us.

For the faithful departed,
Hear us as we pray for those who have died in the peace of Christ, those who have confessed the faith, and those whose faith is known to you alone, and grant us with them a share in your eternal kingdom.Lord Hear us.

Let us entrust all our intentions to Our Blessed Mother as we say Hail Mary…

Let us now pray in a moment of silence.

Priest:

Father we bring these needs to you who watch over us and who pour out your blessings on us through Christ our Lord.

 

Bidding Prayers for the Epiphany

Priest:

The Epiphany marks the revelation of the infant-king to the whole world.  We turn now to God our Father in love and faithfulness and ask him in his mercy to hear the voice of his people gathered here together in prayer:

Reader:

We pray for the church; Pope Benedict, Bishops, Priests, Religious and laity. May we all be a light shining out in the darkness and faithful heralds of the Christmas message so that all may come to experience the love and mercy of the Lord.     (pause) Lord, in your mercy

We pray for those who lead and govern the nations of this world. May your Holy Spirit, like the star that guided the Wise Men, guide them to be wise in their judgements and honest in all that they do, so that injustice, fear, hatred and oppression may give way to peace and harmony                                                                    (pause) Lord, in your mercy,

We pray for a strengthening in our own faith as we start a new year. May we, like Mary the Mother of God, treasure and ponder daily the gospel message and be active in our daily lives as witnesses to your promise of hope and love for all.   (pause) Lord, in your mercy,

We pray that as today we celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord, we may, like the Wise Men, eagerly continue our personal faith journeys and recognise that the true path to salvation lies in following the ways of the Lord.                                 (pause) Lord, in your mercy,

We pray for those who serve God through their work with others, for all who care for the sick, the dying and the bereaved; for those who work for justice and peace; for those who give support to the lonely and troubled; that they, and those whom they serve, may continue to experience your love and compassion.                (pause) Lord, in your mercy,

We pray for those who have died and those whose anniversaries occur at this time, that they may share the light, happiness and peace of your presence and that we who are left may enjoy the consolation of your tender love and mercy.    (pause) Lord, in your mercy,

We pray together with Mary, Mother of the child Jesus, as we say: Hail Mary…

Let us pray quietly for our own personal intentions.

Priest:

Heavenly Father, you called us out of darkness into the wonderful light of Christ your Son, the light for the whole world. We ask you to hear our prayers and make manifest your Kingdom on earth, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Bidding Prayers for the Holy Family

Feast of the Holy Family  

Priest:

God humbled himself to be born of a human family and sanctified family life forever.

For the needs of our families and our world, we now pray.

Reader:

We pray that the many ministries of the Church may strengthen family life throughout

the world.                                                                        (pause) Lord in your mercy,

We pray for all Christians that they may preach the good news of Jesus Christ

through their chosen lifestyles, in their role as parent, spouse, single person, priest or religious, to give glory to God and witness to each other.    (pause) Lord in your mercy, 

We pray that the family may become ever more the sanctuary of life where all are welcomed as a gift rather than a burden.                          (pause) Lord in your mercy, 

We pray that those in our own families who are ill may enjoy the consolation of the

Lord and experience new strength in the presence of their loved ones. 

                                                                                   (pause) Lord in your mercy, 

We pray that families may spend more time together honouring, listening to and learning from their members who have the blessings and wisdom of many years of life. 

                                                                                  (pause) Lord in your mercy, 

We now turn to Mary, Mother of the Holy Family, to intercede for us as we pray together:  Hail Mary...

Let us now pray in silence for a few moments for our own intentions.

Priest:

Father,

You have made us your family.

As you answer our prayers,

strengthen us by the example of

the Holy Family of Nazareth.

We ask this through Christ our Lord.  Amen.

  

Bidding Prayers for Christmas Day

Bidding Prayers for Christmas Day

Priest:
In Christmas joy and hope, let us present all our needs to God with confidence.

Reader:

We pray for the Holy Church of God throughout the world that as she celebrates the birth of Christ, she may grow in holiness.
Lord in your mercy,

We pray for all those serving our country in the armed services at home and abroad. We pray also for peace in the world that nations may resolve their conflicts by giving themselves over to Christ, the Prince of Peace. 

Lord in your mercy, 

We pray for all those who are travelling at this time that they may arrive safely to join their families, loved ones and friends to celebrate the birth of our Saviour. 

Lord in your mercy,

We pray for those who suffer from loneliness and illness, especially the elderly and housebound in our own families and in our parish.  May we sustain them by our love and compassion not only on Christmas Day but every day.

Lord in your mercy, 

We pray for all those who have died, and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time: that by the power of Christ's birth on earth, they may be born in heaven. 

Lord in your mercy,

We turn now to Mary, Queen of Peace, to intercede for us as we say together:
Hail Mary...

We now pray in silence for a few moments to God our Father who is always ready to hear our prayers.

Priest:

Father, the birth of your Son renews our hope.
As you answer all our prayers,
give us grace always to bear witness to him
before the world.
For he is Lord forever and ever.  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 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.