We are the work of God’s loving hands. As we begin this Advent season, we confidently call upon God to help us and others in our time of need.
We pray for Pope Leo and the bishops of our Church. May their teachings encourage the people of our day to look to the Gospel as the words of eternal life.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the nations of the world suffering the horrors of war. May greater effort be made by all powers to restore peace to their lives.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for each one of us, especially those who are apprehensive about life. May we come to a greater awareness of God’s unconditional love and care for us all.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we recognise the blessings given to us by God and gratefully acknowledge them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick of our parish and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be gathered into God’ kingdom and live in eternal peace.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Gracious God, hear the prayers of petition of your people today, especially those most in need. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
‘I myself will look after and tend my sheep,’ says the Lord God. ‘There is nothing they shall want.’ With confidence, let us call on the Divine Shepherd for guidance.
We pray for Pope Leo and all the bishops of the Church. May the Holy Spirit inspire them to look after and tend God’s people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for civil and political leaders. May they accept their responsibility to serve all those under their leadership with honesty and justice.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all those in our society who care for the sick, the hungry and the homeless. May they be graced to continue their work and to encourage more people to come to the aid of those in need.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we come to the end of the liturgical year, we pray with gratitude for all the faithful who have striven to preserve the spirit of our communities during the unprecedented pandemic. May our Churches once again be places of communal prayer as we celebrate the Eucharist together.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick of our parish and all those who have asked for our prayers. We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be welcomed into the heavenly kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of glory and majesty, hear our prayers for your people everywhere, especially those who are deprived of life’s basic requirements. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
As St Paul tells us, ‘We are children of the light and children of the day.’ Let us stay awake to the promises given to us through Jesus as we offer these prayers.
We pray for Pope Leo and all the bishops of the Church. May their teaching and example awaken us to the reality of God’s abiding love.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for civil leaders. May their public service be directed to the wellbeing of the communities they represent.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all members of the workforce who strive to earn a living. May they be rewarded for their efforts and respected in the workplace.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick and lonely of our parish and for all who have asked for our prayers. We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they share the rewards of their love, and rest in peace, enjoying the merits of their labours.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of justice, may we always be confident to voice our concerns and our needs before you, who gives us a share in the joy that comes to us through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
The way of Christ is not hidden but is readily found by those who search for him. We make ourselves known through these prayers.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Bishops of our Church. By their teaching and example may they lead people to see the wisdom embodied in the Gospel.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we continue to commemorate the end of the First World War this month, we pray that people in our world, again ravaged by war, may experience peace in their lives.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our civil and political leaders. May they exercised their stewardship with responsibility and a genuine concern for the good of all.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our community of faith …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick of our parish and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries we remember at this time. May they now rejoice in the presence of God’s unconditional love.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Heavenly Father, you know the deepest desires of our hearts. We entrust these prayers, and the prayers of every heart present here today, to your loving care.
Amen.
God has created us to live in faith with one another. We offer these prayers as a sign of our fidelity to the covenant renewed through our Lord, Jesus Christ.
We pray for Pope Leo and all leaders of our Church. May they be strengthened by the Holy Spirit to minister to their people with compassion and faithfulness to the Gospel.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our Church in the communion of saints. Sharing in their baptism, we acknowledge their goodness and strive to live by their example.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
In these final weeks of the academic year, we pray for students facing exams. May all their study and their efforts through challenging times bring the fruits of success and joy in their results.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
In this month of November, we remember and pray for all the faithful departed, especially our family, friends, parishioners and all those mentioned in the Book of the Dead. May God welcome them into the eternal kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
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Lord, hear our prayer.
We also pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they find peace in eternal life and be united with the communion of saints.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We have received the Gospel as the Word of God. May these intercessions be a sign of the work of this word in us, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
God has commanded us to love our neighbours as ourselves. We pray today for our neighbours everywhere in their time of need.
We pray for Pope Leo and the bishops of our Church. May their lives and teachings give witness to a God who is compassionate and just to all people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our political, civil and business leaders. May they use their authority to work diligently to achieve the common good.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for people who feel lonely and abandoned. May they feel the Lord’s healing touch through the genuine concern of those around them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our community of faith. May we be inspired by Christ’s love to show sincere care and consideration for all the people in our lives.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick of our parish and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries we remember at this time. May they now rejoice in the presence of God’s unconditional love.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
O God, listen to these prayers on behalf of our neighbours, near and far. We believe we cannot love you without sharing in your concern for them. We ask this in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Like St Paul, we give thanks always to God, unceasingly calling to mind the power and the promise of the Spirit.
We pray for Pope Leo and the bishops of the Church. May the Spirit continue to lead the Church in every country to be a strong witness to the unity of God’s plan for the world.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for civic leaders at all levels. May they use wisely and justly the power entrusted to them and then be given the respect and support they deserve.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we strive to be more Christ-like in faith and action, and help share your presence with those most in need.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick of the parish and those who care for them.
We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May God welcome them into the eternal kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Gracious God, steadfast in your kindness to us, hear our prayers. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
St Paul tells us that God will fully satisfy our every need. Confident in this divine mercy, we bring our petitions to God.
We pray for Pope Leo and all bishops of our Church. May they be inspired to proclaim God’s invitation to the heavenly banquet and lead others to accept it.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for everybody suffering from the violence of wars. May Isaiah’s prophecy be realised: ‘that all nations will share in God’s banquet on the Holy Mountain’.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community as we celebrate this Eucharist. May we reach out beyond our comfort zone to those in physical, emotional and spiritual need.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick of our parish and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries we recall at this time. May they be welcomed at the heavenly banquet prepared for us all.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of abundant mercy, we believe you will supply for us whatever we need. For this we thank you, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
St. Paul tells us to make our requests known to God who will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Confident in his merciful love, we now pray.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Bishops of the Church. May the Lord strengthen and encourage them in their ministry of caring for his vineyard.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all women and men called to work in God’s vineyard. May they be supported in their endeavours and may they see the fruits of their labours.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who work with families. May they be guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit in their work and may their efforts bring peace and happiness to the families who seek their assistance.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for each of us in our faith community, especially all married people. May we grow sensitive to each other’s needs to strengthen the bond that unites us in God’s love.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick and lonely of our parish and all who have asked for our prayers. We pray for those who have died recently and all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May God welcome them into the Eternal Kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Hear the prayers of your people, O God. Thankful for the love and compassion bestowed on us in the past, we ask that you continue to bless us with your abundant grace, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
St Paul tells us to do nothing from selfish ambition but, in humility, regard others as better than ourselves. In this spirit we present our petitions before God.
We pray for Pope Leo and all leaders of the Church. May their ministry be inspired by the ministry of Jesus, in his humble service to God’ s people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the leaders of our government. May the Gospel standard of humility be a challenge to those who claim to serve humanity.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for each one of us. Having been given the freedom to make choices, may we be aware of God’s will for us and respond accordingly.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick of our parish and for those who care for them. We pray for those who have died recently and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May God welcome them into the eternal kingdom and give them the reward of their faithful service.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Gracious God, extend your compassion and mercy towards all whom we have commended in prayer. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, before whom every knee shall bend in heaven and on earth.
Amen.