Celebrant: Let us call on the Lord’s name to offer sincere prayers for ourselves and for others.
- We pray for the Church and its leaders, that they may be blessed with the wisdom and courage needed to bring a new dimension to the political dialogue required to meet complex problems that our world faces. Lord hear us …
- We pray for the leaders of all nations, in particular European leaders, as they grapple with the complicated economic situation that faces them. Grant them the wisdom, compassion and humility to make good decisions. Lord hear us …
- We remember all of those who have been the victims of natural disaster, both recently in Thailand and Turkey and those who are still suffering from disasters some time ago, such as the floods in Pakistan. May we always remember to help those less fortunate than ourselves. Lord hear us …
- We give thanks for all of the groups of volunteers that enrich our parish life in so many ways, including the CWL, the Knights of St Columba, HIYA, our Scout group, Little Church, our Bereavement Care Group and Churches Together in Hemel Hempstead. Lord hear us …
- We pray that the ill and the infirm will receive comfort and strength in God’s healing. We pray particularly for [names]. Lord hear us …
- We pray for the deceased of our community, those who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. In particular we recall [names]. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord…
- Let us now add our own petitions in a moment of silent prayer….
- We ask our mother Mary to add her prayers to ours: Hail Mary …
Celebrant: Almighty and eternal God, accept the prayers of your people and strengthen us to do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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