Presider
Faith is confidence in the trustworthiness of God. Abraham had faith in God’s promise to him. As his spiritual descendants, we ask God to give us the same gift of faith as we make our intercession today.
Reader
We pray for Pope Francis and the bishops of our Church. May they always be mindful of their responsibility to guide those who are entrusted to their care.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
During this week of celebrating the feast of the Assumption of Mary, we pray for each of us gathered here. May we, like Mary, recognise how God works in and through us to bring life, goodness and hope to the world.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the people of our world who are enduring persecution and affliction. May peace be restored in their lands so that they can live in harmony with each other.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. Nourished by the Eucharist, may we reach out with compassion to others, especially to those in need.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who are sick in our parish and for those who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those recently deceased and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May God reward their faith and lead them to the life he promised.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Lord Jesus, you tell us not to be afraid and to trust your Father’s generous love. Bless us and those who have entrusted their deepest needs to us. We place our hope in you because you are our Saviour.
Amen.