The Feast of Pentecost (A)
The Priest introduces the prayers:
On this great day, the Easter season comes to its completion, as we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit. Let us ask God our Father to renew each one of us through his Spirit, so that the Church, the world and all those in need may be filled with his power.
Reader:
We pray for the leaders of the Church
may they, like the Apostles, be filled with God's Holy Spirit,
and speak to the world of his unending care for everyone.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for peace and joy in the world,
may the face of the earth be renewed, and the coldness of conflict and discord in society be dispelled by the fire and warmth of the Holy Spirit.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for all peoples who are despised or persecuted, because of their faith, skin colour or culture:
as those who gathered in Jerusalem on the first Christian Pentecost heard the Gospel in their own language, may all people overcome fear of others, and seek mutual understanding.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for those who are suffering and those who care for them,
may they be filled with the Spirit to bear their suffering in patient hope.
Lord, hear us.
Mary was with the disciples on the day of Pentecost,
we pray with her as we say. Hail Mary …
In the power of the Spirit, we make our private petitions to God our Father.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
Father, your Spirit renews our world.
May he fill us with your love and enable us to do your will.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Pentecost: The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Ascension : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Bidding Prayers for Ascension Day.
The Priest introduces the prayers:
On this day when Christ our Lord ascended into heaven, we make our prayers for the Church and the world, trusting that the Father will answer them out of love for his Son.
Reader:
We pray for the catholic Church,
may Christians use the media wisely and creatively to spread the Gospel and to build God’s Kingdom of justice and truth.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for peace, and an end to hatred,
may God rid the world of violence and terrorism
So all people may serve him in freedom.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for the sick and those who care for them,
may they always feel Christ's presence with them
in the midst of their suffering.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for the dead,
may Christ, who has gone before us into heaven,
prepare a place for us all in his eternal kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
With the Mother of Jesus, we pray. Hail Mary … .
Let us pray in silence to our Father in heaven.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
Father, just as your Son ascended to you,
may our prayers rise up before your throne,
and may our requests be granted.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Sixth Sunday of Easter (A) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Bidding Prayers for Sixth Sunday of Easter
The Priest introduces the prayers:
Brothers and sisters in Christ, Christ commands us to show our love for him and for the Father by loving one another. By our love the power of Christ's resurrection is made known to the world. Let us now show our love in our prayers for the Church and for the world
Reader:
We pray for the leaders of the Church,
may all the bishops be open to the promptings of the Spirit, and through him grow in the fullness of wisdom and truth and love.
Lord, in your mercy. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the peoples of the world.
May the whole world rejoice in the gift of love,
that hatred and bloodshed may come to an end.
Lord, in your mercy.
We pray for all those doing examinations at this time.
May the Spirit inspire them in their work,
that they may reap their just rewards.
Lord, in your mercy.
We pray for all who suffer and for those who care for them.
May God strengthen them in their discomfort,
as he shows them his love.
Lord, in your mercy.
We pray for the holy souls.
As Our Lord said “you will see me, because I live and you will live”,
May his promises be fulfilled in those we love, but see no longer.
Lord, in your mercy.
In the month of Our Lady, let us ask her to pray for us and with us as we say Hail Mary .
Let us pray for a moment in silence to God.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
Father, you have not left us orphans
but sent us the Holy Spirit
in whose power we make our prayer to you.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Easter 5 : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Easter Five (Year A)
The Priest introduces the prayers:
My brothers and sisters, with joy at Christ's rising from the dead, let us turn to God our Father in prayer. He heard and answered the prayers of the Son who loved us so much: let us trust that he will hear our petitions.
Reader:
Let us pray for the Church throughout the world,
that the Bishops of the Church will always lead us
in the way, truth and life of the risen Jesus.
Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for those in authority,
that the Lord may direct them in the ways of truth. Where they are right, may the Lord strengthen and confirm them; where they are in error, may he direct them for the good of all people.
Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for the sick and those who care for them:
that Christ may be the cornerstone of their lives
and a firm hope in times of trouble.
Lord, hear us.
With Mary, who already shares in the resurrection, we pray, Hail Mary .
Now, let us make our private petitions to our heavenly Father.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
Hear our prayers, Father, as we place our hope in you. In your unfailing goodness grant that in prosperity we will not lose our zeal, and in adversity have faith and endurance. This we ask through Jesus the Lord. Amen.
Easter 3 : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Third Sunday of Easter (A)
Priest:
In today's Gospel we hear how when Jesus broke the bread, the disciples' eyes were opened and they recognised him. Let us pray that our eyes, too, may be opened to God's infinite love
Reader:
For Pope Francis. May all our church leaders aspire to integrity and deep faith and lead us forward into a bright future.
Lord, in your mercy
For Peace in our troubled world, especially for those who suffer in places of violence and conflict. May Christ's love touch them with courage and safety.
Lord, in your mercy
Let us pray for all who feel lost and uncared for
that the Lord will again show compassion to those who have wandered from him,
and empower us to lead others to his presence.
Lord, in your mercy.
For all who have died and especially those whose anniversaries occur at this time.
May they rest in peace with Christ and rise with him in glory.
Lord, in your mercy .
We turn in prayer to Our Lady, ask her to join her prayers with ours as we say.
Hail Mary …
Silently we pray for our own intentions.
Priest:
Almighty God,
by whose Spirit the the Church is sanctified and governed,
hear our humble prayers,
that by the gift of your grace,
we all may serve you faithfully.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Divine Mercy Sunday : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Bidding Prayers: Divine Mercy Sunday
Priest:
Let us turn to God asking for all our needs and the needs of the Church and of all mankind.
Reader:
For Pope Francis. May he draw the whole Church closer to the mercy of Jesus who enabled the apostle Thomas to move from his doubt to complete faith in Jesus, our Lord and God.
Lord in your mercy
For unbelievers and doubters:
through our witness to the joy of Easter, may come to faith and trust in the merciful love of God.
Lord in your mercy
For politicians throughout the world:
in their policies and their decisions may they be in inspired by God’s loving mercy for all people.
Lord in your mercy
For persecuted Christians:
May they be aware of the prayers of the whole Church
and experience the merciful presence of the Risen Lord
Lord in your mercy
For all who have died:
May the Lord grant eternal rest to all the departed: especially those who have no-one to pray for them.
Lord in your mercy
Let us ask Our Lady to join her prayers to ours as we say - Hail Mary
In silence let us bring our own intentions to God.
Priest:
Almighty God, in your great mercy, we ask you to answer all our prayers which we make in faith through Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
3rd Sunday of Lent : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Bidding Prayers for the Third Sunday in Lent
Priest:
In his boundless generosity God provides us with the living water, which will become a string inside us, welling up to eternal life. Let us now we bring before him our needs, and the needs of the world, confident of his boundless mercy.
Reader:
We pray for our holy father, for all bishops priest and deacons, and all Christian people: that we may bring the living water of God’s love to all people, irrespective of their background or circumstances.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for the leaders of the nations,
That they may respect the dignity of all peoples, and act with wisdom and integrity, to overcome the many challenges of our world.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for those who do not have adequate supplies of clean water, because of poverty, war or natural disaster, and for the aid agencies that assist them in their need.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for our parish community,
for those who are preparing to receive the sacraments of God’s love this Easter,
And for all who are in any kind of need.
Lord, hear us.
Let us ask Our Blessed Lady to join her prayers with ours as we say
… Hail Mary.
Now in silence we pray for our own needs and intentions.
Priest:
Merciful Lord, hear our prayers,
and grant that what we ask in faith
we may receive through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. 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.
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Priest
Christ taught us to set our hearts on the Kingdom of God, and on its justice. In that Kingdom our happiness will be complete, and all that we need will be given to us.
Reader:
Blessed are those who know their need of God:
May the Lord lead us to seek his face in purity of heart.
Lord, in your mercy.
Blessed are those who work for no reward, those who suffer for what is right:
May the Lord comfort them with his presence, and lighten their burden.
Lord, in your mercy.
Blessed are the gentle, those who show mercy, and forgive;
May they know the Lord’s forgiveness at the end of time.
Lord, in your mercy.
Blessed are the peacemakers, those who reconcile conflict and hate:
May they receive their inheritance as the sons of God.
Lord, in your mercy.
May the Lord bring consolation to all who mourn the dead:
And may they share the blessed hope of all who have died in the peace of Christ.
Lord, in your mercy.
The Angel said to Mary: blessed are you among women! We join our prayers with hers now, as we say: Hail Mary
We pray for a moment in silence.
Priest:
As we pray before you, Lord, we ask you, in your mercy, for the grace always to ponder in our hearts what we proclaim with our lips. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time A : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time A
Priest:
Christ, calls us to leave all behind and follow him.
Let us now pray for the needs of the church and of the world:
Reader:
We pray for Archbishop Bernard, and for all clergy and religious. May they always be true to their calling and fruitful in the work of leading the God’s people.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for the rulers of the nations and especially for the United States as a new Government begins its work. May the leaders of all peoples work together to establish hope, justice and equality for all.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for vocations to the priesthood, permanent diaconate and religious life. May the Holy Spirit guide the hearts and minds of those called by the Lord, and give them courage to commit their lives in his service.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for comfort and healing for the sick and those who care for them. May the loving call of the Lord lift from them all disenchantment and despair.
Lord, hear us.
We pray also for those departed from this life:
that Christ the light of the world may draw all his people to new life and the fullness of redemption.
Lord, hear us.
We ask Our Lady, Mother of the Church, for her intercession, as we pray: Hail Mary…
We pause in silent reflection with our personal intentions.
Priest:
Father, hear the prayers of your people.
Grant us the strength and courage
to be faithful to our calling.
We make these prayers through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Priest:
We turn to God in prayer for the needs of the Church and the world, that he may show us his mercy.
Reader:
For the Pope and all who have responded to God's call to ministry: that God will strengthen their service, renew their dedication and bless their works of mercy.
Lord, hear us.
For justice in the world, especially, for the poor and helpless: that we, members of the richer nations, may be generous and merciful with all that we have.
Lord, hear us.
For a deepening of prayer in our lives: that we may grow in mercy through attentiveness to God’s will.
Lord, hear us.
For those working in the emergency services, for the elderly and for those living alone: that during this spell of cold weather they may be kept from all harm.
Lord, hear us.
For those who are sick, and those who have died, especially in our own community and families: May God bless them, and us.
Lord, hear us.
We offer our prayers to God through the intercession of His blessed Mother, as we say, Hail Mary…
Priest:
Let us now pray for a moment in silence.
God, our merciful Father,
listen to all our prayers which we makein faith
through your Son, Jesus Christ, who is Lord for ever and ever.
Amen.
Mary, Mother of God : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
The Priest introduces the prayers:
My brothers and sisters, just as Christ embodies the wisdom of the Father, so Mary mirrors her Son. As we begin this new year, let us pray that we may her worthy children.
Reader:
We pray for the Church,
may we realise that in honouring Mary, we glorify God who has chosen to enter the human family through the channel of her flesh and the pure obedience of her soul.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for those in authority,
may they, like Mary, be so open to the Spirit and humble in their service of others that they do not consider themselves superior, but acknowledge God as the Father of all.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
Let us ask God to bless the sick and those who care for them,
may they call on Mary, who bore her burdens beneath the Cross in a spirit of total surrender to God’s will. Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
Let us pray for those departed this life,
may Mary welcome them into the kingdom of her Son.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
Let us unite our prayers with the Mother of the Lord. Hail Mary .
As members of Christ's family, let us now make our own prayers in silence.
The Priest concludes the prayers:
God our Father, we thank you for bringing us through the changes of time to the beginning of another year. Forgive us the wrong we have done in the years that is past, and, strengthened by the prayers of Our Lady, help us to spend the rest of our days to your honour and glory. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Christmas Day : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
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, hear us.
We pray also for peace in the world
that nations may resolve their conflicts
Inspired and guided by Christ, the Prince of Peace.
Lord, hear us.
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, hear us.
We pray for all those who have died,
that by the power of Christ's birth on earth, they may be born in heaven.
Lord, hear us.
We turn now to Mary, Queen of Peace, to intercede for us as we say together:
Hail Mary...
Let us now pray in silence to God our Father, who is always ready to hear our prayers.
Priest:
Father, the birth of your Son renews our hope.
As we make our prayers, today,
give us grace always to bear witness to him before the world.
For he is Lord, for ever and ever. Amen.
4th Sunday of Advent (A) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Bidding Prayers/ Intercessions for the Fourth Sunday of Advent
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.
Reader:
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
and stand firm for what is right and just.
We pray especially at this time for the people of Aleppo in their time of great suffering.
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.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
Let us unite our prayers with those of our blessed Lady, saying: 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.
3rd Sunday of Advent : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Bidding Prayers/ Intercessions for the Third Sunday of Advent
Priest:
God’s word tells us patiently to 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, hear us.
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, hear us.
We pray for our families 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, so that we will rejoice at his coming.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for the souls of those who we love but see no longer
That we all may be reunited in the Kingdom of Heaven
Lord, hear us.
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
Advent 2 : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Second Sunday of Advent
Priest:
With readiness to welcome Christ, who comes each day by His grace, we now present our needs to the Father.
Reader:
For the Church, that like a herald’s voice in the desert,
she may never cease proclaiming what is true and just, even when unpopular.
Lord in your mercy
May we too prepare a way for Christ by our good deeds
Mindful that even the smallest of our works of mercy,
May bring the love of God to those in need. . Lord in your mercy
For those who live without hope
that they may discover the Good News of the coming of the Son of God
and find their hearts lifted up anew.
Lord, in your mercy.
For those who have died and whose anniversaries occur at this time:
may they be raised to a new and eternal life.
Lord in your mercy,
We pray to Mary our Mother and ask her to intercede for us as we say, Hail Mary...
Let us now in silence bring our own intentions to God.
Priest:
Father, we hear your call to repentance and rejoice that our salvation is near. Make our hearts and our world ready for the coming of Christ your Son who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
Advent Sunday : The Universal Prayer / 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:
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.
Christ the King : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
Bidding Prayers for the Feast of Christ the King
Priest:
As we acknowledge Christ our Lord and King, let us ask his to remember us in all our needs.
Reader:
As the Year of Mercy comes to an end, we pray that through the teaching of Pope Francis, the whole Church may be inspired to live always in mercy, loving God and our neighbour.
Lord in your mercy,
For young Christians: that the whole Church may protect and encourage them,
teaching them the merciful love of God..
We pray in particular this weekend for our Diocesan Youth Services.
Lord in your mercy
For those suffering hardship and financial difficulties, the sick and housebound of our parish and all those whose worries seem insurmountable, that the Lord may remember them always and grant them comfort. Lord in your mercy
For those who have died. May God give them peace, sustain their families and friends, that Christ our Lord may at last welcome them into his Kingdom. Lord in your mercy
We ask Mary, Queen of Heaven, to remember us as we say, Hail Mary …
Let us pray silently for our own intentions.
Priest:
Father, you call us to dwell with you in the kingdom of your Son. Remember us always, that he may be our Lord and King for ever and ever. Amen.
33rd Sunday (Remembrance Sunday)
33rd Sunday (Remembrance Sunday)
The Priest says:
Jesus teaches us to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us. As we give thanks today for those who gave their lives for freedom, in the service of their country, let us pray now for reconciliation and peace, that their sacrifice shall not have been in vain.
Reader:
We pray for the Church,
may the Catholic Church, which spans many nations and languages,
be a sign of the unity and peace which all mankind can achieve.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the armed forces of this country,
may peace and reconciliation always be their aim,
and may they faithfully serve and protect the freedom of our land.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the leaders of the nations,
for our Queen and her government, for the leaders of all nations: may they work for the reduction in the number of weapons by pursuing truth, justice, peace and the proper dignity of each individual.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for those who are sick and those who care for them,
may they receive comfort and relief from God in accordance with their needs.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for all who have died,
for all who have died as a result of war and violence; all who died as members of the armed forces or as civilians in the service of their country; for those who have died fighting for truth and justice; may they rest in peace with Christ and rise with him in glory.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
In silence, let us now pray to the Father for all our needs.
The priest concludes the prayers:
Father, source of forgiveness and salvation for all mankind, hear our prayers. By the prayers of the virgin Mary, may all those who died in wartime come to share eternal happiness with all your saints. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
29th Sunday of the Year: The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
29th Sunday of the Year
Priest:
Everything we have comes from God. In confident prayer we place our needs before him.
Reader:
Let us pray for our country:
may those called to lead and govern us always seek the good of every citizen.
Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for all who suffer through the wickedness of humanity:
we pray especially for the people of Aleppo, and for all who come to their assistance.
Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for our parish community that the Lord will always be among us and inspire us to be witnesses to those around us.
Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for all our friends and relations who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. May they rejoice with the saints for ever.
Lord, hear us.
We turn in prayer to Mary our Mother in faith. Hail Mary …
We pray in silence for a moment.
Priest:
Lord our God,
hear our prayer.
Grant that we may have the confidence
to turn to you in every need.
We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) : The Universal Prayer / Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
C 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Priest:
Let us turn to the Lord now with all our needs and the needs of others, in gratitude for the many ways in which he had already blessed us.
Reader:
Let us pray for the Church throughout the world, that followers of Christ everywhere may rejoice in God's loving care for them.
Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for those who govern our country that they may do so wisely and with a sense of justice.
Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for the work of Cafod, that our generosity in caring for others may be a measure of our awareness of God’s many blessings to us.
Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for ourselves that we may always be ready to thank God for his loving mercy.
Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for those who have died, especially those who are dear to us:
that the Lord will welcome them into the joy of his kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Let us ask Our Lady to pray for us: Hail Mary …
We pray for a moment in silence.
Lord our God,
your Son Jesus Christ has revealed to us
your great love and compassion.
We ask you to hear our prayers and to answer them,
through the same Christ our Lord.
27th Sunday of the Year (C) : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful Bidding Prayers for 27th Sunday of the Year (C)
Bidding Prayers for 27th Sunday of the Year (C)
Priest:
The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith.’ As followers of Jesus Christ let us confidence in God's willingness to hear us the prayers we make to him in faith
Reader:
Let us pray for the Pope, for bishops, priests, deacons and for all who minister in the Church: that their faith will be strong and that they will preach the Lord's message with zeal and compassion.
Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for our homes and families: that confident in our faith, we may be rejoice in Christ and always be thankful for his gifts.
Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for those who have fallen away from their faith in Christ, that they may discover that they are not abandoned by God.
Lord, hear us
We pray for those who have died in faith, and those whose faith was known to God alone: that they may find eternal salvation.
Lord, hear us.
Let us ask Our Lady of the Rosary to pray for us: Hail Mary …
We pray for a moment in silence.
Priest:
Lord our God, in the name of Jesus Christ your Son
we ask you to hear our prayers and to grant them,
through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.
25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) : Bidding Prayers / Intercessions / Prayer of the Faithful
25th Sunday of the Year
The Priest says:
The Lord Jesus calls us to proclaim his joy. Let us make our prayer with him to the Father for the needs of the Church and of the world.
Reader:
We pray for all leaders and all who exercise political authority;
may they respect people’s religious freedom
so that all may live in harmony.
Lord, hear us.
We pray for ourselves,
may we be heralds of the Good news
as we share the joy of love with those they meet.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We for all who work alongside the sick, the poor and the needy;
may the joy and help that they bring to others
always be an expression of the love of Christ.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We pray for the faithful departed,
that through God's mercy they may rest in peace.
Lord, hear us. Lord, graciously hear us.
We ask Our Lady to pray for us. Hail Mary.
Let us pray in silence for our own needs.
The priest concludes the prayers:
Father, hear the prayers of the family you have gathered here before you. In mercy and love unite all your children, wherever they may be. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.