PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL – Solemnity of The Ascension of the Lord – Year A
CELEBRANT: O God,we come before you upon this anniversary of the Ascension of our Saviour to offer our petitions, confident that you will hear our prayers ……………………………..
READER: The response is: Hear our prayer.
READER: Let us pray for the work Pope Francis is doing in the cause of world-wide peace so that all may share in your bounty………
(PAUSE)……………In your mercy Lord……..Hear our prayer.
READER: Let us pray for the church throughout the world as we pray and work in the cause of peace in our own parishes and families wherever we live.
(PAUSE)……………. In your mercy Lord……..Hear our prayer.
READER: Let us ask our loving Father to watch over the young people of St. Brigid’s and Paul’s and Christ the King as they celebrate their confirmation. May they gather wisdom from above as they grow in faith, knowing that the Holy Spirit is always with them as they tread their paths of life.
(PAUSE)……………..In your mercy Lord,……..Hear our prayer.
READER: Let us remember in our prayers Patrick Michael James Wood and Logan John Ollin and their parents and god-parents, as they are presented for baptism this week-end. (PAUSE)……In your mercy Lord, …….Hear our prayer.
READER: Let us pray for the sick and suffering, from whatever cause, so that they may find respite and peace.
(PAUSE)……….…In your mercy Lord…….Hear our prayer.
READER: Let us pray for Roderick Forest, husband of Anna whose funeral takes place on Friday, 6th June. And, also, let us pray for all our loved ones who have departed. May they rest in Your peace which passeth all understanding.
(PAUSE)……….….In your mercy Lord…….Hear our prayer.
READER: For a few moments, let us open our hearts to the Lord ….(Long Pause)….
Let us join with the mother of our church as we say: Hail Mary…………..
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After a short pause the Celebrant will conclude the prayer.
CELEBRANT: Heavenly Father, we praise You and give You thanks for Your ever-present mercy and care. In the name of your son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
