CELEBRANT: Those who hear the Word are promised a rich harvest, so it is with confidence that we approach the Lord in prayer.

READER:The response is: Lord, graciously hear us.

READER: We pray for all the baptised, called to be priest, prophet and king. May the seeds of the Spirit grow in our hearts so that by the Word we may bring many more to love the Lord.

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

READER: May the leaders of Israel and Palestine agree to suspend all fighting and with great patience work for a peaceful settlement that provides justice.

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

READER: For a good harvest for farmers in countries which suffer from drought, floods and impoverished soil. 

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

READER: Let us pray for those trapped in their own vale of tears, who can see no hope or way forward. May they find a seed of Christ in their hearts to comfort them in their hour of need.    

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

READER: For those who have died recently. We remember John Austin, father of Kate Congdon, may he rest in peace, and ask for comfort for the Congdon and Austin families.

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

READER:  Let us offer up the needs of our hearts .…. (Long Pause)…. Let us ask the intercession of Mary, Mother of God: Hail Mary, full of grace, etc.

 After a short pause the Celebrant will conclude the prayer.

CELEBRANT: O God, Sower of the seed, hear these prayers and may your Word in us yield a fruitful harvest. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN.