Celebrant: As we reach the two year mark of the coronavirus pandemic, the world’s needs have changed and as Christians, we turn to god in times of fear and uncertainty as we do in times of joy and celebration. We turn to you now Father with our fears and needs.
We pray for our Holy Father Pope francis and all leaders of our church. Give them the courage and determination to show compassion and care for all people of the world. Help amd guide those who are making decisions that affect the lives and futures of our families and communities. We pray that they communicate clearly and truthfully with each other and those they serve.
MERCIFUL LORD………..HEAR OUR PRAYER.
Jesus, during Your ministry on earth You showed Your power and caring by healing all people. Be present for those who need Your loving touch because of COVID and may they feel the power of Your healing through the work of medical staff, carers and their families.
MERCIFUL LORD………..HEAR OUR PRAYER.
Take away the fear, anxiety and feelings of isolation from people receiving treatment or quarantining. Give them a sense of purpose in pursuing health and protecting others from exposure to the disease. Protect their families and friends and bring peace to all who love them.
MERCIFUL LORD………..HEAR OUR PRAYER.
3. Pray for all who are experiencing depression, anxiety, loneliness and bereavement because of the pandemic. Guide people in their new realities and help those who are struggling to recognise their need to find help. Prompt worn out parents to speak words of kindness and encouragement to their children and help our children and young people to find ways to talk with loved ones about their fears and anxieties.
MERCIFUL LORD………..HEAR OUR PRAYER.
Lord, watch over and protect the members of our three churches community who have struggled over the last two years through loss, illness, uncertainty and isolation. Let them feel your presence in their lives and renew their courage asnd help those who turn to you for guidance and support. We are grateful for all those who continue to work each day so that others are able to resume their normal lives. Help each one of us to accept the responsibility for the lives of our community.
MERCIFUL LORD………..HEAR OUR PRAYER.
We ask you Lord to look with love and compassion on our brothers and sisters who are living in countries where there is unrest and injustice. We think especially of those who have been forced to leave their country, their homes and their families to seek peace and safety in other countries and we pray that they will find people welcoming and accepting of them wherever they settle.
MERCIFUL LORD………..HEAR OUR PRAYER.
As Mary comforted Jesus, we ask now that she take the prayers of theis broken struggling world to her Son as we say… Hail Mary…..
We pause for a moment to think about the struggles and hardships of the last two years and we pray for those things that affect us directly.
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Celebrant: Jesus, we thank you for Your faithfulness in guiding and equipping people during times of such difficulty. As people around the world feel the strain during the ongoing uncertainty, bring them comfort and peace, reminding them that You are there for them. All our prayers we ask through Jesus our Lord. Amen.