The First Sunday of Lent 25th February 2007
Priest: God our Father allowed his only son
to be tempted in the desert.
We make our prayers to him this Lent
confident that he who always hears our voice
when we call on him
will be with us in all our needs.
Reader 1. Let us pray for the Church and her leaders.
May we always remember the need to pray
for those who have roles of leadership in the Church
that they may carry out their duties
with the grace of the Holy Spirit
and the support of God’s people.
Lord in your mercy
2. Let us pray for Elisabeth and for all those who are attending the Rite of Election at the Cathedral this Sunday.
May they be supported on their journey in faith
by their parish communities and their prayers.
Lord in your mercy
3. We ask the Lord to send us good government
at international, national and local level.
May people of good will and integrity be called
to take the responsibility of office
and be given the wisdom to reach good decisions.
Lord in your mercy
4. We pray for ourselves that,
whenever we find it difficult to live the Christian life,
we are able to call upon the Lord to lead us out of temptation.
Lord in your mercy
We turn to Mary, the mother of our Saviour. Hail Mary
Let us pray for a few moments in silence.
Priest: Father, we place all the needs of the Church and the world
And all of our personal worries into your hands,
confident that you are all that is good
and all that is compassionate.
We make our prayers through Jesus our Lord
7th Sunday of the Year 18th February 2007
Intercessions 7th Sunday of the Year 18 th February 2007
Priest: God is our compassionate Father
who knows each of us by name.
He sent his only son to heal and restore us.
We place before him all our needs.
Reader: 1. Let us pray for the Church in her ministry of forgiveness
that she may always welcome repentant sinners
and, through the sacrament of Reconciliation,
lead them to grace reconciled with God and his people.
Lord hear us
2. Let us pray for young people who are involved
with gang culture, addiction and violence.
May the Lord help us to show them
a richer and more meaningful way of life.
Lord hear us
3. We pray for all prisoners and we ask the Lord
to give them the means to reconcile themselves with society.
We pray for their dependents
Lord hear us
4. May the Lord console those of our parish community
who are grieving for the death of loved ones.
Through their mourning may they come
to strengthen their faith in the resurrection.
Lord hear us
Let us turn to Mary, full of compassion and love. Hail Mary.
Let us pray for a few moments in silence.
Priest: O God and Father of us all,
may your Spirit give us the grace to love as you do,
to love without expecting any return.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Priest: God is our compassionate Father
who knows each of us by name.
He sent his only son to heal and restore us.
We place before him all our needs.
Reader: 1. Let us pray for the Church in her ministry of forgiveness
that she may always welcome repentant sinners
and, through the sacrament of Reconciliation,
lead them to grace reconciled with God and his people.
Lord hear us
2. Let us pray for young people who are involved
with gang culture, addiction and violence.
May the Lord help us to show them
a richer and more meaningful way of life.
Lord hear us
3. We pray for all prisoners and we ask the Lord
to give them the means to reconcile themselves with society.
We pray for their dependents
Lord hear us
4. May the Lord console those of our parish community
who are grieving for the death of loved ones.
Through their mourning may they come
to strengthen their faith in the resurrection.
Lord hear us
Let us turn to Mary, full of compassion and love. Hail Mary.
Let us pray for a few moments in silence.
Priest: O God and Father of us all,
may your Spirit give us the grace to love as you do,
to love without expecting any return.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
5th Sunday of the Year 4th February 2007
5th Sunday of the Year 4th February 2007
Priest: God our Father sent his only son, Jesus Christ,
on his mission of love and reconciliation.
We ask the Lord for the grace
to respond to his call in our daily lives.
Reader: 1. We pray for missionaries in the Church
that there may be workers to be sent into the harvest,
to preach the gospel to everyone
and bring the life of grace to those
who have not heard of Christ.
Lord hear us
2. Let us pray for people who try to achieve their aims through intimidation and violence.
May their minds and hearts be enlightened.
We pray for their victims in their suffering.
Lord hear us
3. We pray for Catholic schools and colleges in this country and for all who teach and learn in them.
May they be centred on the Gospel
and play an active role in evangelisation.
Lord hear us
4. We pray for all Christians who take their faith for granted and have grown lukewarm in their calling.
May they, like Peter, be brave enough to try again
and resume their service of the Lord
in a spirit of renewed hope.
Lord hear us
Let us turn to Our Lady with our needs. Hail Mary …
Let us pray for a few moments in silence.
Priest: Father, we responded to your call in baptism,
May we now live out the challenge of your invitation
to be living examples of the presence of your word
in the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus your son
Priest: God our Father sent his only son, Jesus Christ,
on his mission of love and reconciliation.
We ask the Lord for the grace
to respond to his call in our daily lives.
Reader: 1. We pray for missionaries in the Church
that there may be workers to be sent into the harvest,
to preach the gospel to everyone
and bring the life of grace to those
who have not heard of Christ.
Lord hear us
2. Let us pray for people who try to achieve their aims through intimidation and violence.
May their minds and hearts be enlightened.
We pray for their victims in their suffering.
Lord hear us
3. We pray for Catholic schools and colleges in this country and for all who teach and learn in them.
May they be centred on the Gospel
and play an active role in evangelisation.
Lord hear us
4. We pray for all Christians who take their faith for granted and have grown lukewarm in their calling.
May they, like Peter, be brave enough to try again
and resume their service of the Lord
in a spirit of renewed hope.
Lord hear us
Let us turn to Our Lady with our needs. Hail Mary …
Let us pray for a few moments in silence.
Priest: Father, we responded to your call in baptism,
May we now live out the challenge of your invitation
to be living examples of the presence of your word
in the world.
We ask this in the name of Jesus your son
4th Sunday of the Year 28th January 2007
Intercessions 4th Sunday of the Year 28th January 2007
Priest The love of Jesus Christ
through the power of the Holy Spirit
is given to all believers.
Let us ask the Lord for the same Holy Spirit
to fill the church and the world with his love.
Reader 1. Let us pray for our holy father, Pope Benedict.
May the support of the whole church give him
the strength to continue his special mission
of care and concern for the Church and the World.
Lord in your mercy
2. Let us pray for all the people of the world
who struggle to get enough to eat.
Let us pray that the hearts of those who are not hungry
may be filled with compassion for them.
We pray for the work of Cafod and other organisations
who work to help the poor.
Lord in your mercy
3. Let us pray for the political freedom in our society
to be able to work for the good of others
in accordance with the Church’s teaching
and so without compromising our consciences
Lord in your mercy
4. We pray for all those in our parish community who are ill.
May the Lord send his healing spirit upon them,
and give to their families and friends the strength
to cope with the problems and anxieties
that the illness generates.
Lord in your mercy
Let us ask the prayers of Mary, our refuge, Hail Mary
Let us pray for a few moments in the silence of our hearts.
Priest: Father, we make our prayers to you
in the love of the Holy Spirit,
who inspired us to ask you for all that we need
in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Priest The love of Jesus Christ
through the power of the Holy Spirit
is given to all believers.
Let us ask the Lord for the same Holy Spirit
to fill the church and the world with his love.
Reader 1. Let us pray for our holy father, Pope Benedict.
May the support of the whole church give him
the strength to continue his special mission
of care and concern for the Church and the World.
Lord in your mercy
2. Let us pray for all the people of the world
who struggle to get enough to eat.
Let us pray that the hearts of those who are not hungry
may be filled with compassion for them.
We pray for the work of Cafod and other organisations
who work to help the poor.
Lord in your mercy
3. Let us pray for the political freedom in our society
to be able to work for the good of others
in accordance with the Church’s teaching
and so without compromising our consciences
Lord in your mercy
4. We pray for all those in our parish community who are ill.
May the Lord send his healing spirit upon them,
and give to their families and friends the strength
to cope with the problems and anxieties
that the illness generates.
Lord in your mercy
Let us ask the prayers of Mary, our refuge, Hail Mary
Let us pray for a few moments in the silence of our hearts.
Priest: Father, we make our prayers to you
in the love of the Holy Spirit,
who inspired us to ask you for all that we need
in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord.
3rd Sunday of the Year 21st January 2007
Intercessions 3rd Sunday of the Year 21st January 2007
Priest: We are members of the family of God.
Each of us has something to give
and we each need to receive.
Let us place our gifts and our needs
before our heavenly father.
Reader: 1. Let us pray for all Christians that we may put Jesus Christ
at the centre of our lives and, through love for him,
may we come to understand and forgive each other
for the wrongs and divisions of the past.
May the Lord give us the grace to work together
to show his glory to the world.
Lord in your mercy
2. We pray for the Christian communities in this area
that they be active in their mission
and witness to God’s love in a materialistic society.
Lord in your mercy
3. We pray for the millions of people in the world
who do not have enough food, safe water and medical care.
We pray that they may have justice and compassion.
Lord in your mercy
4. We pray for our parish community
that we may each use our gifts to serve each other.
Lord in your mercy
We ask Mary, our model of gentleness and care for others,
to pray for us Hail Mary
Let us pray for a few moments in silence
Priest: Father, we are united with you and each other
through your son, our saviour.
Help us to follow him more perfectly.
We make our prayers in his name, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Priest: We are members of the family of God.
Each of us has something to give
and we each need to receive.
Let us place our gifts and our needs
before our heavenly father.
Reader: 1. Let us pray for all Christians that we may put Jesus Christ
at the centre of our lives and, through love for him,
may we come to understand and forgive each other
for the wrongs and divisions of the past.
May the Lord give us the grace to work together
to show his glory to the world.
Lord in your mercy
2. We pray for the Christian communities in this area
that they be active in their mission
and witness to God’s love in a materialistic society.
Lord in your mercy
3. We pray for the millions of people in the world
who do not have enough food, safe water and medical care.
We pray that they may have justice and compassion.
Lord in your mercy
4. We pray for our parish community
that we may each use our gifts to serve each other.
Lord in your mercy
We ask Mary, our model of gentleness and care for others,
to pray for us Hail Mary
Let us pray for a few moments in silence
Priest: Father, we are united with you and each other
through your son, our saviour.
Help us to follow him more perfectly.
We make our prayers in his name, Jesus Christ our Lord.
2nd Sunday of the Year 14th January 2007
Intercessions 2nd Sunday of the Year 14th January 2007
Priest: The scripture readings show the Lord’s love for his people
and his power to provide for their needs.
Trusting in them, we bring the problems of the world
and the Church and our own needs before him in prayer.
Reader: 1. We pray that all Christians may join in witnessing
to the power, the glory and the infinite love of the Lord manifested to the Church as his bride.
May he be the beginning and the end and at the heart
of all that we do in his name.
Lord hear us.
2. Let us pray for peace of Christ in the world.
May the Spirit help and guide those statesmen
who have the power to choose peaceful objectives
and the peaceful means to achieve them.
May he support those people and organisations
who work for peace in violent situations.
Lord hear us.
3. We pray for people who are having problems
in their marriages or relationships.
May God’s love for us help them to find ways
of achieving a deeper love for each other.
Lord hear us.
4. Let us pray for all the sick of our parish community,
May the Lord ease their pain, comfort their anxiety
and bring them to greater understanding of his love for them.
Lord hear us.
We ask Mary, who interceded at Cana, to pray for us.
Hail Mary
Let us pray for a few moments in the silence of our hearts.
Priest: Father, we ask you that,
just as your son turned the water into wine,
you transform our good intentions into deeds.
We make our prayers in the name
of the same Christ our Lord
Priest: The scripture readings show the Lord’s love for his people
and his power to provide for their needs.
Trusting in them, we bring the problems of the world
and the Church and our own needs before him in prayer.
Reader: 1. We pray that all Christians may join in witnessing
to the power, the glory and the infinite love of the Lord manifested to the Church as his bride.
May he be the beginning and the end and at the heart
of all that we do in his name.
Lord hear us.
2. Let us pray for peace of Christ in the world.
May the Spirit help and guide those statesmen
who have the power to choose peaceful objectives
and the peaceful means to achieve them.
May he support those people and organisations
who work for peace in violent situations.
Lord hear us.
3. We pray for people who are having problems
in their marriages or relationships.
May God’s love for us help them to find ways
of achieving a deeper love for each other.
Lord hear us.
4. Let us pray for all the sick of our parish community,
May the Lord ease their pain, comfort their anxiety
and bring them to greater understanding of his love for them.
Lord hear us.
We ask Mary, who interceded at Cana, to pray for us.
Hail Mary
Let us pray for a few moments in the silence of our hearts.
Priest: Father, we ask you that,
just as your son turned the water into wine,
you transform our good intentions into deeds.
We make our prayers in the name
of the same Christ our Lord
Feast of the Holy Family 31st December 2006
Intercessions Feast of the Holy Family 31st December 2006
Priest:: God sent his Son into our world as a helpless child
who needed the warmth and protection of a human family.
In our helplessness we turn to him in prayer.
Reader: 1. Let us pray for the Church, the family of those who follow Christ;
may we show to all we meet the love and care of the Holy Family. (pause) Lord in your mercy...
2. Let us pray for the leaders of nations;
may they enact laws and pursue policies which protect family life.
We pray for peace in parts of the world where violence is endemic
Especially in Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
3. Let us pray for all families, especially those experiencing difficulties;
may the prayers of the Holy Family help to unite them in love. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
4. We pray for the sick and housebound members of our parish,
that they may experience God's love in a new and deeper way
this coming New Year. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
May Mary, the wife of Joseph and the Mother of the Lord, join her prayers to ours as we pray, Hail Mary. . .
In silent prayer let us bring our own personal intentions to the Lord.
Priest: Father, you sent your Son into the human family
to bring about the work of redemption.
Help us to appreciate all you have done for us.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Priest:: God sent his Son into our world as a helpless child
who needed the warmth and protection of a human family.
In our helplessness we turn to him in prayer.
Reader: 1. Let us pray for the Church, the family of those who follow Christ;
may we show to all we meet the love and care of the Holy Family. (pause) Lord in your mercy...
2. Let us pray for the leaders of nations;
may they enact laws and pursue policies which protect family life.
We pray for peace in parts of the world where violence is endemic
Especially in Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
3. Let us pray for all families, especially those experiencing difficulties;
may the prayers of the Holy Family help to unite them in love. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
4. We pray for the sick and housebound members of our parish,
that they may experience God's love in a new and deeper way
this coming New Year. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
May Mary, the wife of Joseph and the Mother of the Lord, join her prayers to ours as we pray, Hail Mary. . .
In silent prayer let us bring our own personal intentions to the Lord.
Priest: Father, you sent your Son into the human family
to bring about the work of redemption.
Help us to appreciate all you have done for us.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Feast of the Holy Family 31st December 2006
Intercessions Feast of the Holy Family 31st December 2006
Priest:: God sent his Son into our world as a helpless child
who needed the warmth and protection of a human family.
In our helplessness we turn to him in prayer.
Reader: 1. Let us pray for the Church, the family of those who follow Christ;
may we show to all we meet the love and care of the Holy Family. (pause) Lord in your mercy...
2. Let us pray for the leaders of nations;
may they enact laws and pursue policies which protect family life.
We pray for peace in parts of the world where violence is endemic
Especially in Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
3. Let us pray for all families, especially those experiencing difficulties;
may the prayers of the Holy Family help to unite them in love. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
4. We pray for the sick and housebound members of our parish,
that they may experience God's love in a new and deeper way
this coming New Year. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
May Mary, the wife of Joseph and the Mother of the Lord, join her prayers to ours as we pray, Hail Mary. . .
In silent prayer let us bring our own personal intentions to the Lord.
Priest: Father, you sent your Son into the human family
to bring about the work of redemption.
Help us to appreciate all you have done for us.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Priest:: God sent his Son into our world as a helpless child
who needed the warmth and protection of a human family.
In our helplessness we turn to him in prayer.
Reader: 1. Let us pray for the Church, the family of those who follow Christ;
may we show to all we meet the love and care of the Holy Family. (pause) Lord in your mercy...
2. Let us pray for the leaders of nations;
may they enact laws and pursue policies which protect family life.
We pray for peace in parts of the world where violence is endemic
Especially in Iraq, Afghanistan and Somalia. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
3. Let us pray for all families, especially those experiencing difficulties;
may the prayers of the Holy Family help to unite them in love. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
4. We pray for the sick and housebound members of our parish,
that they may experience God's love in a new and deeper way
this coming New Year. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
May Mary, the wife of Joseph and the Mother of the Lord, join her prayers to ours as we pray, Hail Mary. . .
In silent prayer let us bring our own personal intentions to the Lord.
Priest: Father, you sent your Son into the human family
to bring about the work of redemption.
Help us to appreciate all you have done for us.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
3rd Sunday of Advent 17th December 2006
Intercessions 3rd Sunday of Advent 17th December 2006
Priest: As we await with joy the Lord who will renew us with his love,
we bring our prayers to God in trust and confidence.
Reader: 1. For Archbishop Vincent, his auxiliary bishops,
and all priests, deacons, religious and people of this diocese.
May the Holy Spirit renew us this Advent and bring us closer to the Lord
in prayer, in love and in joy. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
2. Let us pray for the Christine and Peter who have renewed their marriage vows today
that the Lord may continue to pour down his blessings upon them
(pause) Lord in your mercy. . .
3. Let us pray for the souls of the women found dead in Ipswich.
We pray for their families and friends who mourn them,
for the police, priests and social workers who work to provide support
at this frightening time and for all who are ensnared in the evils
of drug addiction, prostitution and other forms of exploitation. (pause)
Lord in your mercy.
4. Let us pray for all who are separated from their loved ones,
especially those in hospital, in prison or in the armed forces;
may the joy of the Lord's coming unite them in his love. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
5. Let us ask the Lord for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon us,
that we may never become blinded by materialism and self-sufficiency
but always recognise our need of God's love and mercy. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
May Mary, who rejoiced in God her Saviour, join her prayers to ours as we pray, Hail Mary.
In silent prayer let us bring our own personal intentions to the Lord.
Priest: Father in heaven, may your gifts of joy and love give us the courage
to remain faithful to the work of your Son until he comes again in glory
we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
Priest: As we await with joy the Lord who will renew us with his love,
we bring our prayers to God in trust and confidence.
Reader: 1. For Archbishop Vincent, his auxiliary bishops,
and all priests, deacons, religious and people of this diocese.
May the Holy Spirit renew us this Advent and bring us closer to the Lord
in prayer, in love and in joy. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
2. Let us pray for the Christine and Peter who have renewed their marriage vows today
that the Lord may continue to pour down his blessings upon them
(pause) Lord in your mercy. . .
3. Let us pray for the souls of the women found dead in Ipswich.
We pray for their families and friends who mourn them,
for the police, priests and social workers who work to provide support
at this frightening time and for all who are ensnared in the evils
of drug addiction, prostitution and other forms of exploitation. (pause)
Lord in your mercy.
4. Let us pray for all who are separated from their loved ones,
especially those in hospital, in prison or in the armed forces;
may the joy of the Lord's coming unite them in his love. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
5. Let us ask the Lord for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon us,
that we may never become blinded by materialism and self-sufficiency
but always recognise our need of God's love and mercy. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
May Mary, who rejoiced in God her Saviour, join her prayers to ours as we pray, Hail Mary.
In silent prayer let us bring our own personal intentions to the Lord.
Priest: Father in heaven, may your gifts of joy and love give us the courage
to remain faithful to the work of your Son until he comes again in glory
we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
2nd Sunday of Advent 10th December 2006
Priest: Let us offer our prayers to God who desires all humanity
to see and know the salvation that he offers.
Reader: 1. Let us pray for the whole Church, that Christians everywhere may,
by the power of the Holy Spirit, live up to their baptismal calling
to help spread the Good News. (pause)
Lord in your mercy.. .
2. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem;
may this holy city of three faiths be blessed,
and may all the children of Abraham learn to live together
in peace and harmony. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
3. Let us pray for all doctors, nurses,
and those whose task it is to care for the sick and the wounded;
may God give them sensitive hands and compassionate hearts. (pause)
Lord in your mercy. . .
4. Let us pray for the young people in our diocese,
especially in its parishes and schools,
that they may feel encouraged to play an active part in the life of the Church. (pause)
Lord in your mercy.
May Mary, the one filled with the Holy Spirit, join her prayers with ours as we pray, Hail Mary. .
In a moment of silent prayer let us bring our own personal intentions to the Lord.
Priest: Father, bless us with an understanding of your ways,
and strengthen us in times of doubt.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
to see and know the salvation that he offers.
Reader: 1. Let us pray for the whole Church, that Christians everywhere may,
by the power of the Holy Spirit, live up to their baptismal calling
to help spread the Good News. (pause)
Lord in your mercy.. .
2. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem;
may this holy city of three faiths be blessed,
and may all the children of Abraham learn to live together
in peace and harmony. (pause)
Lord in your mercy...
3. Let us pray for all doctors, nurses,
and those whose task it is to care for the sick and the wounded;
may God give them sensitive hands and compassionate hearts. (pause)
Lord in your mercy. . .
4. Let us pray for the young people in our diocese,
especially in its parishes and schools,
that they may feel encouraged to play an active part in the life of the Church. (pause)
Lord in your mercy.
May Mary, the one filled with the Holy Spirit, join her prayers with ours as we pray, Hail Mary. .
In a moment of silent prayer let us bring our own personal intentions to the Lord.
Priest: Father, bless us with an understanding of your ways,
and strengthen us in times of doubt.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Walk with Me prayer
The Walk with Me prayer
as used in the Archdiocese of Birmingham
Lord God, our light and our salvation
we praise you for your gifts
of life and faith.
We thank you for the desire
that you have planted in our hearts:
our yearning to see your face.
Help us to meet you in prayer,
to walk in your ways,
and to speak to others
of our joy and consolation
in your presence.
Give us faithfulness
in this present life
so that we may come to know
and praise your beauty,
with all our brothers and sisters
in the life to come.
We make this prayer
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
as used in the Archdiocese of Birmingham
Lord God, our light and our salvation
we praise you for your gifts
of life and faith.
We thank you for the desire
that you have planted in our hearts:
our yearning to see your face.
Help us to meet you in prayer,
to walk in your ways,
and to speak to others
of our joy and consolation
in your presence.
Give us faithfulness
in this present life
so that we may come to know
and praise your beauty,
with all our brothers and sisters
in the life to come.
We make this prayer
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
1st Sunday of Advent 3rd December 2006
Intercessions 1st Sunday of Advent 3rd December 2006
Priest: As we stand ready for the coming of the Lord,
let us offer prayers to God who guides the humble in the right path.
Reader: 1. Let us pray for Archbishop Vincent, and his auxiliary bishops,
Philip, David, and newly appointed Bishop William;
May the Lord bless and empower them to lead our diocese
with courage and deep faith. (pause)
Lord in your mercy. . .
2. Let us pray for the leaders of all nations,
that they may serve their peoples by working for a just and peaceful world.
We think especially of those whose countries are torn by war and famine (pause) Lord in your mercy. . .
3. We pray for those who suffer depression,
for those in despair and for those who see no meaning or purpose in life. May the Lord help them to discover the wonder of themselves
and all creation, and the eternal destiny of all things. (pause)
Lord in your mercy. . .
4. Let us ask the Lord to bless the sick and housebound of our parish
that they may experience God's love in a new and deeper way this Advent. (pause) Lord in your mercy...
We ask Mary, who pondered God's Word in her life, to join her prayers with ours as we pray, Hail Mary.. .
In a moment of silent prayer let us bring our own personal intentions to the Lord.
Priest: God our Father may the light of your truth enter our hearts,
that we may see more clearly what promise your coming holds out for us and have the courage to live our lives for you.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Priest: As we stand ready for the coming of the Lord,
let us offer prayers to God who guides the humble in the right path.
Reader: 1. Let us pray for Archbishop Vincent, and his auxiliary bishops,
Philip, David, and newly appointed Bishop William;
May the Lord bless and empower them to lead our diocese
with courage and deep faith. (pause)
Lord in your mercy. . .
2. Let us pray for the leaders of all nations,
that they may serve their peoples by working for a just and peaceful world.
We think especially of those whose countries are torn by war and famine (pause) Lord in your mercy. . .
3. We pray for those who suffer depression,
for those in despair and for those who see no meaning or purpose in life. May the Lord help them to discover the wonder of themselves
and all creation, and the eternal destiny of all things. (pause)
Lord in your mercy. . .
4. Let us ask the Lord to bless the sick and housebound of our parish
that they may experience God's love in a new and deeper way this Advent. (pause) Lord in your mercy...
We ask Mary, who pondered God's Word in her life, to join her prayers with ours as we pray, Hail Mary.. .
In a moment of silent prayer let us bring our own personal intentions to the Lord.
Priest: God our Father may the light of your truth enter our hearts,
that we may see more clearly what promise your coming holds out for us and have the courage to live our lives for you.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Ordinary Time Sunday 24 17th September 2006
Priest
Let us pray for the gift of faith, that we may trust the Lord
and follow him, even in suffering and in death.
We ask him for the needs of the world,
in the knowledge that God’s ways are not easy to accept.
Reader
1. Let us pray for the Church in this diocese,
for her work in evangelising to the people of this area,
for her witness to the Lord through her ministry of care
to those in need, through individuals
and through organisations as the Father Hudson’s Society
Lord in your mercy
2. Let us pray for peace and justice in the world,
especially for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Africa.
May the Holy Spirit guide and bless those working for peace
and those helping the victims of violence.
Lord in your mercy
3. We pray for the terminally ill and the dying
that they may find strength and comfort through faith.
Lord in your mercy
4. We pray for ourselves that we may be inspired
to manifest our faith by the good works that we do.
May the Lord help us to serve those who need our help.
Lord in your mercy
Let us ask Mary to help us to stand, as she did, by the cross of Jesus. Hail Mary.
Let us pray for a few moments in silence.
Priest:
Father, we thank you for giving us your Son
so that we may have the courage to follow in his footsteps
and so share in his glory.
We make our prayers in his name, Jesus Christ the Lord
Let us pray for the gift of faith, that we may trust the Lord
and follow him, even in suffering and in death.
We ask him for the needs of the world,
in the knowledge that God’s ways are not easy to accept.
Reader
1. Let us pray for the Church in this diocese,
for her work in evangelising to the people of this area,
for her witness to the Lord through her ministry of care
to those in need, through individuals
and through organisations as the Father Hudson’s Society
Lord in your mercy
2. Let us pray for peace and justice in the world,
especially for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Africa.
May the Holy Spirit guide and bless those working for peace
and those helping the victims of violence.
Lord in your mercy
3. We pray for the terminally ill and the dying
that they may find strength and comfort through faith.
Lord in your mercy
4. We pray for ourselves that we may be inspired
to manifest our faith by the good works that we do.
May the Lord help us to serve those who need our help.
Lord in your mercy
Let us ask Mary to help us to stand, as she did, by the cross of Jesus. Hail Mary.
Let us pray for a few moments in silence.
Priest:
Father, we thank you for giving us your Son
so that we may have the courage to follow in his footsteps
and so share in his glory.
We make our prayers in his name, Jesus Christ the Lord
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