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Christ the King bidding prayers, 16 August 2015

bidding prayers, Christ the King

 

The Celebrant will introduce and also conclude the prayer.

The reader should pause for several moments between the intercession and its response.

Leave about 20 seconds for the quiet prayer. There is no response after this – move straight to the Ave Regina Caelorum.

CELEBRANT: Sisters and brothers, the mercy of the Almighty reaches from age to age for those who fear him. Let us ask for his mercy and grace in our need.

READER: (The response is): Lord graciously hear us. We will say the Ave Regina Caelorum today instead of the Hail Mary.

READER:  Let us pray for the church as it prepares for the Year of Mercy. May we be granted the grace to be more merciful, forgiving and understanding of others.

…….. (PAUSE)……….. Lord hear us……. Lord graciously hear us.

READER: We pray for political leaders in Europe that they may find a just solution for migrants from Africa and elsewhere.

…… (PAUSE)…… Lord hear us……. Lord graciously hear us.

READER:  We pray for all those killed and injured in the explosion in Tianjin. May the afflicted be comforted.

…. (PAUSE)…… Lord hear us …. Lord graciously hear us.

READER: As we return refreshed from our holidays let us remember those who are too poor or too sick to get away. May the Lord refresh them in His own way.

(PAUSE)…… Lord hear us.…. Lord graciously hear us.

READER: Let us pray that we become good custodians of God’s world and ensure our brothers and sisters have enough to eat.

(PAUSE)…… Lord hear us.…. Lord graciously hear us

READER: In silence, in God’s presence, let us ask for help for any personal needs or on behalf of friends or relatives in need. (Long Pause)…. Let us ask the intercession of Our Lady, Queen of Heaven: read aloud:

Hail, Queen of Heav’n, beyond compare,

To whom the angels homage pay,

Hail, Root of Jesse, Gate of light

That opened for the world’s new Day.

Rejoice, O Virgin unsurpassed,

In whom our ransom was begun,

For all your loving children pray

To Christ our Saviour, and your Son.

 

After a short pause the Celebrant will conclude the prayer.

 

CELEBRANT: Lord God, hear our prayers and grant them through Your Son Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Son, Jesus Christ, in union with Thy Holy Spirit, now and for ever, AMEN.

Christ the King bidding prayers, Easter Sunday 5 April 2015

bidding prayers, Christ the King, Holy Week

Priest: On this blessed day, we rejoice in Christ’s Resurrection and our Redemption from sin and death – how wonderful is God’s care for us! Let us turn to him and pray for the church and for the world.

Sophia: We pray for the Church: for our Pope Francis, for our Archbishop George, Canon Matthew, Father Tomy, Father Ray and all priests and religious –
that they will be filled with Easter joy and renewed in faith and hope.
Lord, in your mercy: Hear our prayer.

George: We pray for our 3 Churches community, that we may all walk in Easter light, and bring the light of Christ into the world.
Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

Mair: We pray for peace among nations, and especially for an end to conflict and suffering among the people of the Holy Land.

Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer

Emily G: We pray for people who are poor around the world: that they may be filled with hope as they struggle to change their lives for the better.

Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer.

Olivia: We pray that young people may be inspired to give generously of their time and talents in the religious life.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer

Tom C: We pray for those who have been baptised this Easter -may they know true peace and joy and be faithful to their promises. We pray especially for Georgia Rose Hill who we welcome into our Parish community this weekend.

Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

Katie: Let us pray for those who suffer in mind, body or soul, that Christ who has risen with healing in his wings will comfort and sustain them.
Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

Lowri: We pray for those who have passed over from the darkness of death into the glorious light of heaven, may they rest in peace.

Lord, in your mercy. Hear our prayer.

Our Lady had come through much sorrow to her joy in the Resurrection let us ask her to join her prayers to ours Hail Mary………

In silence let us remember our own intentions

Priest:  Heavenly Father, filled with Easter joy, we make our petitions for those in need; hear and answer our prayers through Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

Christ the King bidding prayers, Palm Sunday 29 March 2015

bidding prayers, Christ the King, Holy Week

PRIEST – As we start Holy Week leading up to the remembrance of our redemption by the Passion and Death of Our Saviour  we gather in prayer to our Heavenly Father and ask Him to hear and grant our petitions

Reader – The response to our prayers is – “ Hear our prayer “

We pray that the call of our Holy Father Francis for peace and mercy in the world may be heard by those intent on waging war and violence on their fellow human beings and bring an end to destruction and misery….pause

Heavenly Father in your mercy……….

We pray that those who work to relieve suffering and hardship may be strengthened in their efforts and that the wealthier nations of the world may ensure that they have the necessary support…..pause

Heavenly Father in your mercy…………..

We recall how Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem by large crowds and pray that our efforts to evangelise in this area will lead to people welcoming Jesus into their lives, but without the subsequent rejection which Jesus experienced so soon after his triumphant entry to Jerusalem……..pause

Heavenly Father, in your mercy………..

We pray for  eternal rest for the souls of those who have recently died, in particular Gareth Clarke, grandson of Dilys Scanlan and Keith Allen and for the comfort of their bereaved families and friends………..pause

Heavenly Father, in your mercy………

Let us pray for all who are ill, infirm or disabled in any way that they may experience healing comfort and compassionate care…………pause

Heavenly Father, in your mercy……….

In a few moments of silence we pray for our own needs…….longer pause

We ask the support of our Blessed Mother, Mary, as we say….Hail Mary

PRIEST – We makes all our prayers through Jesus, our Saviour…..Amen

 

 

 

Christ the King bidding prayers, 15 March 2015 (Laetare Sunday)

bidding prayers, Christ the King

CELEBRANT  God loves us with so much love and is generous in His mercy therefore we turn to Him with confidence as we present our prayers.

READER The response is Hear our prayer

READER For young people to see the Church as gift – a holy people who reach beyond themselves to experience God and to work for the good of the world.

RESPONSE Lord in your mercy/Hear our prayer.

READER For all people who take on the responsibility of the Mothering role.

RESPONSE Lord in your mercy/Hear our prayer

READER That we remember, especially in difficult moments, that we are all “God’s work of art”.

RESPONSE Lord in your mercy/Hear our prayer

READER Give us grace to discern You and courage to proclaim You.

RESPONSE Lord in your mercy/Hear our prayer

READER For people who are suffering in may they experience God.

RESPONSE Lord in your mercy/Hear our prayer

READER  As we stand here, let us think of the hidden, secret parts of our lives where we need God’s love to touch us, and God’s grace to flow into us, raising us from darkness into light.

READER On this mothering Sunday we ask Mary the mother of Jesus to pray with us as we say Hail Mary……

CELEBRANT  God our Father, if it be your will, we ask you to answer these prayers through your son Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen

Christ the King bidding prayers, Holy Thursday, 2 April 2015

bidding prayers, Christ the King

Bidding Prayers for the Mass of the Last Supper

Priest: In this Holy Week we turn to God our Father and ask that our lives may be transformed by Jesus’ sacrificial love.

Reader          The response is;

Lord, transform our lives.

We pray for the Clergy, as they follow the example of the servant king, and lead us on our journey of faith———————- pause ——

Lord, transform our lives.

In this Holy week we pray for the Holy Land where these events took place, and for the peoples who live in that land today. ——————- pause ——

Lord, transform our lives.

We pray for those who are suffering physical or emotional pain at this time, for penitents, for wanderers and for all who seek meaning in their lives ——————- pause ——

Lord, transform our lives.

Jesus gave us a model to follow.  He washed the disciple’s feet.  May we learn to follow his example of service and love to our brothers and sisters ——————- pause ——

Lord, transform our lives.

In silence let us listen to God our Father for a few moments.

Let us ask Mary, the mother of our Lord to join her prayers to ours saying,

Hail Mary………….

Priest: Loving Father may we walk in your ways and follow your example. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord who became the servant of all.

Christ the King bidding prayers, 19 April 2015

bidding prayers, Christ the King

Third Sunday of Easter 19th April 2015

The Celebrant will introduce and also conclude the prayer.

The reader should pause for several moments between the intercession and its response.

Leave about 20 seconds for the quiet prayer. There is no response after this – move straight to the Hail Mary.

 

CELEBRANT: The Lord hears us when we call him, so let us join together in prayer for our needs.

READER: (The response is:) Have mercy and hear us.

READER:  Let us pray for the church, that it may find ways to recognise the important role that woman have in the church and reflect that in its structure and governance.

…….. (PAUSE)……….. God of justice……. Have mercy and hear us

READER: We pray for our candidates in the forthcoming general election. May they embrace the social teaching of the church and pledge to work for the Common Good.

…… (PAUSE)…… God of justice……. Have mercy and hear us

READER:  We remember the people of Libya who have to endure dangerous and difficult conditions, with many losing their lives in attempting to reach security in Europe. With God’s grace may we find ways to help them.

…. (PAUSE)…… God of justice.…. Have mercy and hear us

READER: May we stop doubting, believe in the Good News and share it with others.

(PAUSE)…… God of justice.…. Have mercy and hear us

READER: Let us pray for those who have died recently, especially Edmund Ring, Pat Roberts and Thomas Richards. May they rest in peace and may perpetual time shine upon them.

(PAUSE)…… God of justice.…. Have mercy and hear us

READER: In silent prayer before the Lord let us ask for all our needs.…. (Long Pause)…. Let us ask the intercession of the mother of the risen Lord: Hail Mary, full of grace, etc.

After a short pause the Celebrant will conclude the prayer.

CELEBRANT: Lord God, we ask these petitions of You. In Your abundant goodness grant them through the risen Jesus, Your Son, in union with the Holy Spirit, now and for ever, AMEN.