8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Celebrant: Lord, we bring our prayers to you, asking for the gifts of humility and love, to allow us to be open to your call.

• We pray for the community of our Church, that we may have the strength to share our faith and our doubts, the highs and the lows of our faith journeys, so that we may lead each other to find the Lord’s plan for us all. Lord hear us …
• As the 2011 Womens’ World Day of Prayer approaches, on the 4th March, we remember the women throughout Chile who have prepared the 2011 service and pray for the intentions of those in need throughout South America. Lord hear us …
• We continue to remember our brothers and sisters in the Middle East who are affected by the political turmoil, upheaval and violence that is occurring across their region. We pray for rapid progress on the road to fair, liberal, democratic societies where all can live in peace and justice. Lord hear us …
• As the people of Wales (at home in Wales and abroad) prepare to celebrate St David’s day next Tuesday, we join with them in offering their intentions to St David and St Winefride. Lord hear us …
• We pray that the ill and the infirm will receive comfort and strength in God’s healing. We pray especially for [names]. Lord hear us …
• We remember the deceased from our community as they rest in peace in the sure and certain hope of resurrection; we recall [names]. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord…
• In silence, we add our own petitions….
• We ask our mother Mary to add her prayers to ours: Hail Mary …

Celebrant: Heavenly Father, we ask you to accept our prayers that we make through in the name of your son, Christ our Lord, Amen.

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7th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Celebrant: Lord, we confidently offer our prayers to You in the sure knowledge of Your kindness and mercy.

• We pray for all those who lead our Church, that they may be granted the wisdom and humility to allow them to guide all members of the church towards the true Light of Christ. Lord hear us …
• We pray for the nations of the Middle East, particularly the people of Egypt, Bahrain, Libya, Yemen and Iran as they struggle to establish liberal, democratic systems in their countries.  We pray that those in power will respect the will of their citizens and that violence will be avoided. Lord hear us …
• We pray for all of those affected by the difficult economic conditions at home and abroad.  May they be given the strength to meet their difficulties positively and may we always be ready to help when needed. Lord hear us …
• On Education Sunday, we pray for our faith schools, thanking God for the teachers who work in them, the pupils who attend them and the parents who support them. Lord hear us …
• We pray that the ill and the infirm will receive comfort and strength in God’s healing. We pray especially for [names]. Lord hear us …
• We remember the deceased from our community as they rest in peace in the sure and certain hope of resurrection; we recall [names]. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord…
• In silence, we add our own petitions….
• We ask Mary, our mother, to add her prayers to ours, as we say, Hail Mary …

Celebrant: Father you have given us lives of rich and fertile soil in which your Word can take root and flourish. Hear our prayers that we bring to you through your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Celebrant: Jesus came to complete the Law and show us how to live our lives in the service of others.  Let us offer our petitions to God with open hearts, ready to be inspired by the Spirit.

• We pray that God’s unfailing goodness will be a source of inspiration to all members of the Church as we strive to be living witnesses to the love of God. Lord hear us …
• We ask that the saving power of God will draw people of all nations, faiths and beliefs to work together for justice and peace. Lord hear us …
• We pray for all those in the world who are being affected by rising food prices.  May policy makers react wisely and those with plenty share generously. Lord hear us …
• We thank you for our local Christian communities and all of those who work so hard to serve them, including priests and ministers, chaplains, readers, catechists, sacristans and musicians. Lord hear us …
• We pray that the ill and the infirm will receive comfort and strength in God’s healing. We pray especially for [names]. Lord hear us …
• We pray for all of the deceased from our community; we recall [names]. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord…
• In silence, we add our own petitions….
• We ask Mary, our mother, to add her prayers to ours, as we say, Hail Mary …

Celebrant:   Heavenly Father, we bring our prayers to you in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord

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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Celebrant: God gives faith to those who doubt and courage to those who are afraid so let us confidently bring our petitions to God who is with us always.

• We pray that the church will receive and be inspired by the wisdom of Jesus in its witness to the Gospel. Lord hear us …
• We pray that world leaders will show their respect for human rights by dealing directly with poverty, human trafficking, immigration and health care for all of the people of the world. Lord hear us …
• We pray for the people of the Middle East who are currently suffering the turmoil of social change.  We ask that the current upheaval will swiftly give way to peaceful, liberal, democratic countries, where people of all races and faiths live together in peace and justice. Lord hear us …
• For those in our local parishes preparing for Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation and Marriage, that they may grow together in the love of Jesus, listening to him speaking to them in the Scriptures. Lord hear us …
• As the Church prepares to remember the sick of the world during the World Day for the Sick this coming Friday, let us pray especially for [names]. Lord hear us …
• We pray for all of the deceased from our community; we recall [names]. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord…
• In silence, we add our own petitions….
• We ask Mary, our mother, to add her prayers to ours, as we say, Hail Mary …

Celebrant:   Heavenly Father, we bring our prayers to you in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord

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