Matthew 11:29ab
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Let your face shine on your servant,
and teach me your laws.
Alleluia!
Matthew 11:29ab
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Take my yoke upon you;
learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart.
Alleluia!
John 14:6
Alleluia, Alleluia!
I am the way, the truth, and the life, says the Lord;
no one comes to the Father, except through me.
Alleluia!
John 10:27
Alleluia, Alleluia!My sheep listen to my voice, says the Lord;
I know them, and they follow me.
Alleluia!
God has rescued us from the powers of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son. Through Christ the King, we offer our prayers to the Father.
We pray for Pope Leo and all our bishops. May they be inspired by the model of Christ the King, who served God’s people so humbly.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all civic leaders and rulers. May the biblical images of Christ the King and the Good Shepherd challenge civic leaders and rulers to truly serve their people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Jesus made peace with the world through his death on the cross. We pray for our world in need of peace today. May all people be led to the sense of hope and confidence that Jesus promised us all.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we approach the end of this liturgical year, we pray with gratitude for our parish priests and all those who have served us this year. We look forward in faith for their continuing support.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are ill and for all who take care of them.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they and their families be comforted by Jesus’ promise that they will be with him in paradise.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of justice and peace, we ask you to remember all the people we have entrusted to you today. May we always be encouraged by the promises you have made us through your Son, Christ our Lord.
Amen.
God shines on us like the sun of justice, offering healing in his rays. We pray that God’s light will scatter the darkness of those who live in poverty or sickness and those whose lives are broken by violence.
We pray for Pope Leo and the bishops of our Church. May they open their minds and hearts to listen to those whom they serve.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
On this World Day of the Poor, we pray that government and Church agencies will be supported in their efforts to lighten the load of the poor among us.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
As we also acknowledge Universal Children’s Day this week, we pray that families grow stronger in their love for one another, and that children are raised in safe and nurturing environments.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we always be aware that Christ is present among us, and that he continues to shape and inspire us.
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 also pray for all the faithful departed, especially those who have died recently, and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they enter into the eternal life that was promised to them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Merciful God, may our prayers bring hope, healing and compassion to all those in need. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
We come to our loving God in all humility, secure in the knowledge that our prayers will be heard.
We pray for Pope Leo and all the bishops of our Church. May their teaching and leadership show the world the way to peace and reconciliation.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the leaders of the world—that they will hear the cries of the poor.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who advocate and act for justice. May their work reveal those who depend on us to transform the Lord’s teaching into action.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our whole community of faith. May we pray daily, humbly and sincerely as Jesus taught us.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are ill and for all who care for them.
We pray for family members, friends and parishioners who have died recently. We also remember those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they receive the rewards of their prayers and faithful service.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Compassionate God, we humbly ask for your mercy and that you hear our prayers. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Jesus has encouraged us to pray always without becoming weary. In his name, we open our hearts and pray for those who need God’s healing, justice and peace the most.
We pray in union with Pope Leo and all bishops and priests of our Church. May they be strengthened and sustained in their leadership, and may they inspire us to proclaim Jesus’ love.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the people of our world who live in extreme hardship. May they be strengthened by knowing and experiencing the life and love of Jesus.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
On this World Mission Day, we pray for all missionaries, both at home and abroad. May they be supported in their efforts to minister to those who are most in need.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community as we share in the Eucharist. May we always find hope and consolation in Jesus’ promise of God’s undying love.
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 those whose anniversaries we remember. May God welcome them into his eternal kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of mercy, listen to our prayers of intercession and reveal your loving kindness to us, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Just as the lepers cried out to Jesus for mercy, we open our hearts and seek healing, compassion and mercy for all those whom we lift up in prayer.
We pray for Pope Leo and all leaders of the Church. May they continue proclaiming the Good News in the spirit of St Paul and St Timothy.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who minister to, and care for, the outcasts of our society. May their example encourage others to serve where the need is greatest.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all people who are isolated or socially rejected because of illness or disease. May they find comfort and hope in the knowledge that Jesus reaches out to all people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we recognise and gratefully acknowledge the blessings that God has given us.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our parishioners and family members who are ill.
We also pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May God welcome them into his eternal kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of mercy, listen to these prayers of intercession that we bring before you and reveal your loving kindness to us, through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
God has given us a spirit of power and love. With the Holy Spirit’s help, we open our hearts and pray for all who are prisoners of injustice, sickness, violence and war.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. May they build on the mustard seed of their faith as they proclaim the Good News and the teachings of Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all the ordained who have been commissioned by the laying on of hands. May they follow St Paul’s challenge and ‘fan into a flame’ the gifts of the Spirit that they have received.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
In acknowledgement of the International Day of Non-Violence this week, we pray that more people in our world commit themselves to living the Good News of peace, justice and non-violence.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we find courage in the words of St Paul and never be ashamed of witnessing to the Lord, as we know that the power of God is with us.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are ill among us and for all who take care of them.
We pray for those who have died recently and for those whose anniversaries we remember at this time. May these people share fully in the glory of God’s promise.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Lord our God, listen to our prayers. Look at our world in its poverty and need as we cry out to you. In faith, we come to you through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.