Category Archives: Christ the King

Christ the King Bidding Prayers for the Feast of the Assumption, 2019

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Today we celebrate the Assumption of Mary-body and soul- into heaven as the Father’s special way of noting her role in  our salvation story. We ask that at our death He may be there to lead us home. 

R .Let us pray for the Church throughout the world that it may be a beacon of light leading all people to the Lord

Lord lead us home

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We pray for the future of all our people and that of our neighbours in Europe that ways may be found to guide us all to a prosperous and peaceful future

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Lord, lead us home

We remember now all the deceased members of out Three Churches calling to mind especially Mary Howard a long standing member of our community whose funeral took place yesterday. We remember all those who grieve and ask that the Lord may comfort them in their time of loss

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Lord lead us home

Tonight many people will sleep rough on the streets of our city. Let us remember our Christian responsibility for them

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Lord lead us home

On this special feast of Mary, Our Mother we ask for her special support for us her children saying HAIL MARY…..                                   

For a few moments let us listen in our hearts to our Beloved Father

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Heavenly Father we ask these gifts through Jesus your Son who lives with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit forever AMEN

 

 

 

Christ the King Bidding Prayers for the Feast of Sts Peter and Paul, 2019

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As we celebrate the feast of Sts Peter and Paul and inspired by their steadfast faith in the Lord with we offer our petitions to Him with the confidence of well loved children

Our response is : May your love be upon us Lord 

Remembering the faith of Peter and Paul we pray for a renewal of power and enthusiasm in our task to spread the message of Christ’s love for all mankind

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We pray……May your love be upon us Lord

Let us pray for all refugees especially those on the Mexican border at present that they may find a safe place to live and to care for their families

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We pray…….May your love be upon us Lord

Hannah O’Brien and Craig Salisbury are to be married here in Christ the King this week and we pray that their love for each other may sustain them in whatever may lie ahead

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We pray ….May your love be upon us Lord

We pray for all the deceased of our Three Churches remembering especially William Kennedy whose funeral took place this week. May his soul rest in peace and may his grieving relatives and friends be comforted in their loss

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We pray…..May your love be upon us Lord

Let us spend a few moments in listening to the voice of our beloved Father

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We ask Mary our mother to join her prayer to ours saying Hail Mary ….

 

Lord we ask you to hear and grant our petitions through Jesus your Son who lives in glory with You and the Holy Spirit forever

AMEN

 

Christ the King Bidding Prayers for the 7th Sunday in Easter, 2019

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Priest:  We know that that the Lord has promised not to leave us as orphans after His Ascension, so therefore we look with confidence in his on going mercy to hear and grant our petitions.

Reader: Our response is “Lord hear us”

Now that the Lord sits in glory with the Father and the Spirit we ask for support and guidance for all who are charged with the task of spreading His Word to all mankind

We pray……..” Lord hear us”

Let us pray for the spirit of generosity towards our neighbours in Europe in the determination of our future lives together

We pray………”Lord hear us”   

Let us pray for the sick and afflicted of our parishes that the Lord may grant them ease from their suffering, physical or mental. We remember also, our Special Minsters of the Eucharist who carry the Lord in person to them each week.

We pray……”Lord hear us”

Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Michael Manning who died recently together with all the deceased of our 3 Parishes . We ask the Lord’s mercy for all of them and comfort for those who grieve.

We pray……..”Lord hear us”

 For a few moments let us listen in our hearts to the voice of our Father.

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We pray with Mary our mother saying Hail Mary ….

 

Heavenly Father we ask these gifts through Jesus your Son who lives with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit forever  AMEN

 

Christ the King Bidding Prayers for The Ascension, 2019

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Priest: Our hope is in our risen Lord. Confident that God will hear our prayers, we place our needs before him.

Reader: We pray for the Church, that it may give witness to the Risen Lord and call all non-believers to conversion.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray that those who are in need of hope be inspired by the Ascension of our Lord and trust firmly that God offers them eternal happiness and the means to obtain it.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray that the leaders of all nations will be mindful of the needs of the diverse people they are called to govern and serve.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We pray for all the faithful departed, may eternal rest and peace

be theirs in the loving presence of God our Father.

Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We ask Mary, our loving Mother, to support us with her prayers as we say –. Hail Mary……

Let us pray for a moment in silence.

Priest: God of glory, as we commemorate this day when your Son Jesus was exalted in great triumph, hear our petitions and send us your Spirit of truth. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Christ the King Bidding Prayers for the 5th Sunday of Easter (year C), 2019

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Priest: We bring to the Father our petitions for the troubles and hopes in our hearts.

Reader:The response to our prayers is “Hear our prayer”

Help us to set aside the barriers of fear, resentment and insecurity which prevent us from truly loving others

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Father of mercy: Hear our prayer

We pray for peace in the many trouble-spots in the world

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Father of mercy: Hear our prayer

As Confirmation preparation begins this week, we pray that our young people will be inspired by this new stage in their faith journey. We pray also for their families and for the catechists as they support and guide them through the programme.

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Father of mercy: Hear our prayer

We pray for all the intentions in our parish book of prayer

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Father of mercy: Hear our prayer

We remember all the sick of the parish that they may be healed in body and mind. We pray too for those who care for them.

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Father of mercy: Hear our prayer

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

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Let us ask Mary to join our prayers to her own as we say:

Hail Mary ….

Priest: Heavenly Father, confident in Your loving mercy we bring You our petitions through Your risen Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

 

Christ the King Bidding Prayers for the 4th Sunday in Easter, 2019

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Jesus is our Shepherd and we come together to ask him for our needs and for the needs of others.

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

In this Easter season, we pray for our priests, and for all who teach and spread the message of Christian love and discipleship..…pause…………..

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for families who have lost everything they possess; most recently following the cyclone in India, but also the people of Mozambique and Malawi, so quickly forgotten in the news bulletins.  May the aid agencies succeed in providing support and enabling them to rebuild their homes and their lives.

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Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for the young people of our 3 Churches who have received Holy Communion for the the first time this weekend. May they grow in their love and appreciation for Jesus’ presence with us in the Blessed Sacrament.

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Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer) 

We pray for Cardiff Catenians, on this their President’s Sunday weekend. May the Brothers of Cardiff Circle, and their families, continue to strengthen family life through. friendship and faith.

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Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for those who mourn and we remember especially the families of Ita Edwards, and Gloria Chapman; who have died recently; and whose funerals take place next week.  May they rest in heavenly peace.  

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Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

Let us spend a few moments in silent prayer – – – –  longer pause – – – – –

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

 Hail Mary………….

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