We come before the throne of the living God and before Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant. We pray for justice, peace and mercy throughout the world.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. May their lives and teachings give witness to a God who is merciful and just towards all people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our political, civil and business leaders. May the Gospel standard of humility challenge those who claim to serve their people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all fathers today. May the Holy Spirit grant them the wisdom to rightly fulfil the responsibilities of fatherhood, and may they be blessed through their children.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. Strengthened and inspired by the Eucharist, may we give witness to the Good News of Jesus in our daily lives.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our sick relatives and friends, as well as for those who take care of them.
We remember those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they rejoice in the blessings of God’s kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God, in your goodness, listen to our prayers. May all who seek you be welcomed at the banquet table of life. We offer our prayers in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
The Word of God counsels us not to lose heart when we are discouraged. We come as sons and daughters before our loving God to make intercession for all who seek help in difficult times.
We pray for Pope Leo and the bishops of our Church. May the Holy Spirit lead the Church 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 the people of our world whose lives have been devastated by natural or human-made disasters. May they be supported to rebuild their lives and communities.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
On this Refugee and Migrant Sunday, we pray for all people who were and are forced to leave their home countries, and for all people who have chosen to do so. May they find peace and acceptance in our land as they strive to make new lives for themselves.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community as we gather to worship God in the celebration of the Eucharist. May our community continue being the expression of our faith as we strive to remain faithful to the Gospel.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are ill in 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 share fully in the glory of God’s promise.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Gracious God and Father, steadfast in your kindness towards us, hear our prayers and let our joy be full. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
The Letter to the Hebrews encourages us to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. It is through him that we now lift our hearts in prayer and make intercession for all who struggle for justice and wholeness.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. May their lives and teachings give witness to a God who is compassionate and just.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the people of the world who are being persecuted because of their Christian beliefs. May they be strengthened in their resolve and stand firm in their beliefs, comforted by the words Jesus has given them.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who suffer from depression and who find it difficult to recognise a caring and listening God. May they experience God’s care through the love and compassion of others.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. Purified by Jesus and driven by zeal for him, may we experience the peace he promised.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are ill in our parish and for all 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 eternal kingdom and be rewarded for their faithful service.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of life, continue to be our help and deliverer as we come before the throne of your mercy. We make our prayer through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
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.
We pray for Pope Leo 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.
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.
Today, we lift our hearts and pray that God’s compassion and mercy will be open to those who need it most.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. May their appeals for world development as a step towards true peace be heard by all with a heartfelt response.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our nation during this week of celebrating the Feast of St Mary McKillop. May more people be inspired by her vision and example to embrace the Gospel with courage and creativity.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who work in all areas of human rights. Driven by their belief in the dignity of every human being, may their efforts bear fruitful outcomes.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community as we gather in worship. May we find meaning and fulfillment in what we already have, and may we reach out to provide for those in need.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray that those who are ill may be strengthened in their struggle and pain.
We pray for those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they share fully in the glory of God’s promise.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of life, receive these prayers of intercession. May your mercy flow abundantly to all who are in need. We make our prayer through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Jesus teaches us to ask and we will receive, to seek and we will find, to knock and the door will be opened to us. Trusting in his words, we come with confidence before the throne of mercy.
We pray for Pope Leo and the priests of our Church who lead us in prayer. May Jesus foster in them a deep sense of response to the Spirit, as he did for his disciples.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for those who are oppressed by any need. When life seems difficult, may Jesus’ encouragement to persevere in prayer help them pray in good faith.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the needs of the local community. May the Lord’s Prayer be a source of inspiration, especially for those who struggle to find their own words to pray.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for everyone in this community of faith. May we pray daily as Jesus taught us, praising God, thanking him for all we have been given, asking him for forgiveness and remembering to forgive others.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are sick in our parish and for all who take care of them.
We pray for those who sleep in Christ, especially those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be brought to a full life with Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Gracious Father, receive our prayers of petition. Whenever we call on you, we believe that you will answer us.
Amen.
God has made known the riches of Christ’s glory in us. As a people of prayer, we proclaim our hope to all who are hurting or suffering in some way.
We pray for Pope Leo and the College of Bishops. May they be strengthened in their ministry of inspiring all people to open their hearts to the word of God.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the pastoral role of the Church. May it always and everywhere be a house of welcome to all people, regardless of race, beliefs, skin colour, sexual orientation or religion.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the leaders of nations throughout the world. May they be driven by a sense of duty and service to their people.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for a sense of collaboration in our faith community. May the aspirations of both Martha and Mary continue to be shared in goodwill and mutual service.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are sick in our parish and for all who have asked for our prayers.
We remember those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries we recall at this time. May God welcome them into the eternal kingdom and reward them for their faithful service.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Merciful God, as with Abraham and Sarah, you give us what we most deeply need. May our prayers, like theirs, find favour in your sight. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
God has brought us reconciliation through Christ. Today, we pray for God to continue helping all who need healing, freedom and peace.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders. May they constantly be inspired to proclaim Christ through their ministry of humble service.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our Church agencies that work throughout the world. May they respond to those in need in the spirit of the Good Samaritan—may they be ever willing to challenge the ‘priests and Levites’ of our day.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
On this Apostleship of the Sea Sunday, we pray for all seafaring men and women who work on the oceans. May they be protected from all dangers and return safely to their homes.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who need healing and support in our community. In the spirit of the Good Samaritan, may we do everything we can to improve their lot, whatever it may cost us.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are sick in our parish and for all who care for them.
We remember those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they be led to the fullness of eternal life.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Merciful God, your Son Jesus has helped us see our neighbour in everyone who is in need. May we fulfil the Gospel’s command by loving God and our neighbour. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
God offers comfort, consolation and hope to all people. May our prayers today bear witness to our faith in God, who imparts kindness to everyone.
We pray for Pope Leo and all Church leaders who answer the call to be labourers for the Lord’s harvest. May more of us respond to this call and become labourers for the mission of the Church.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray that we may all be comforted by the image that Isaiah described, in which God’s love for us is likened to a mother’s love for her child.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Today, in preparation for NAIDOC Week, let us acknowledge and celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as their many contributions to this country. May they see an end to their ongoing struggle for justice and equality in the land we share.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May each of us, in our own way, commit to bearing witness to our faith in God in our daily lives.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all who are sick in 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 at this time. May they now be rejoicing in God’s kingdom.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
God of love, may your peace and mercy reach all those who cry out to you today. Grant us the grace to rejoice in your saving word. We ask this through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Matthew 11:29ab
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Let your face shine on your servant,
and teach me your laws.
Alleluia!