The Celebrant will introduce and also conclude the prayer.
The reader should pause for several moments between the intercession and its response.
Leave about 20 seconds for the quiet prayer. There is no response after this – move straight to the Hail Mary.
CELEBRANT: It is by great faith that the Lord grants our wishes. So let us ask the Lord for our needs with faith and humility.
READER: The response is: Have pity on us.
READER: We pray for Pope Francis and for peace between North and South Korea. We remember the 124 Korean Martyrs who are to be beatified.
…….. (PAUSE)……….. Lord,……. Have pity on us.
READER: May the world leaders find a way to help the suffering refugees in Iraq.
…… (PAUSE)…… Lord,……. Have pity on us.
READER: Let us pray for all those people who are lonely and depressed. May we offer them our support and friendship even when this can be difficult and awkward.
…. (PAUSE)…… Lord,.…. Have pity on us.
READER: We pray for the missionaries who bring the redeeming word of God to those who have not heard it, that we may all enjoy the fruits of the spirit.
(PAUSE)…… Lord,.…. Have pity on us.
READER: We pray for those who are not of our faith but worship God in their own ways. May they also enjoy God’s mercy and favour.
PAUSE)…… Lord, .…. Have pity on us.
READER: Let us offer up a silent prayer for own needs. .…. (Long Pause)…. Let us ask the intercession of Mary, Queen of Heaven: Hail Mary, full of grace, etc.
After a short pause the Celebrant will conclude the prayer.
CELEBRANT: O God, we ask for your saving help. Grant us our needs, we ask You, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN.
