Bidding prayers for the 2 January 2022

Priest : With confidence in God’s loving mercy, we bring before Him our prayers and petitions.

1, We pray for Pope Francis priests and all religious, that may they be faithful teachers, wise administrators.  May their word and example inspire all the people of this diocese. 

Lord, hear us. Lord Graciously hear us.

2.We pray for World leaders; may they do everything in their power to extend education to all and to combat the extremist forces that are terrorising the world. 

Lord, hear us.  Lord Graciously hear us.

3. We pray for the Synod and for all parishioners in our Three Churches to have the courage to voice how they see our church and their dream church for the future.

Lord, hear us.  Lord Graciously hear us.

4. We pray for the sick of our three churches, and those who care for them, Lord we ask for your protection against  Covid and encourage all to take up the offer of immunisation.

Lord, hear us.  Lord Graciously hear us.

5. We commend to the Lord all who have recently died and their families left behind
May they have light and peace. 

Lord, hear us.  Lord Graciously hear us.

We now ask Mary, our Blessed Lady, to intercede for us in our prayers as we say Hail Mary…

We now offer our private prayers and intentions to Our Lord.

Priest: Lord Our God, help us to love you above all things with a love that is worthy of you. Look kindly on the prayers of your people made today through your son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.