P We come together as members of the Parish, and with confidence we put our petitions before the Lord.

Reader; The response is; Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer

We pray for the church in all its many forms – give it new life and strengthen those who serve you as priests, religious and laity… … … … … … pause … … … … …

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for the people of Syria, Iraq and the Holy Land; and for all those suffering from war and conflict.  May their leaders be guided to just solutions and may the international community provide wise counsel and support .. … … … …  pause.. Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

As the holiday period comes to a close, we pray that politicians, leaders and managers may return to their roles refreshed, and with a renewed commitment to service  … … … … … … pause … … … … …

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for children and young people, especially those who are disaffected and those who are in care: and we pray for social workers and others trying to meet their needs. .. … … … … …… pause …

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for those who have died, that through their faith in Christ, they may be welcomed into God’s kingdom. We remember especially Dolores Meehan, sister of Anne Marie Wheeler and Pamela Morley, wife of Terry. .… … … … … … pause … … … … …

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

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

Hail Mary………….

P. God of love, listen to our petitions and grant them through him who lives in glory with You and the Holy Spirit.  Amen.

Priest: Recognising that the richness of the depths of God’s love includes boundless compassion, we turn to Him in our need.

Reader: The response to our prayers is: Discard not the work of your hands

May all those in leadership in the Church remember that they are commissioned by Christ himself, and should serve according to His example.

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In your great love, O Lord: Discard not the work of your hands

Let us pray for all bereaved people that they may be comforted. We remember especially the family of James Foley, their grief compounded by the horrific manner of his death; Pope Francis and his family, who lost young relatives in a car crash, and those whose loved ones died when the Malayan plane was shot down, some of whose funerals have been held this week, and some of whom have not yet been found.

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In your great love, O Lord: Discard not the work of your hands

May Christians, Muslims and those of no faith, reflect seriously on what is alienating and radicalising young Muslims in British, and Cardiff, society, and find ways of engaging with these young people.

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            In your great love, O Lord: Discard not the work of your hands

During the past fortnight many of our young people have received important examination results. We celebrate with those whose expectations were fulfilled, and we pray with those who were disappointed, that they have the courage to see this as another opportunity to re-assess their goals and move forward.

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In your great love, O Lord: Discard not the work of your hands

Now is the time when families are returning from holiday, and preparing their children for the new school year. May we, in our parish and school communities, always create a welcoming and nurturing environment for our young people.

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In your great love, O Lord: Discard not the work of your hands

In the silence of our hearts we pray for all our other needs.

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We ask Mary, Queen of Heaven and earth, to gather us into her care, and to present our petitions to the Father, as we say: Hail Mary…….

Priest: Heavenly Father, look with compassion on our broken and troubled world, and show us ways to build it anew in your name. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen