The message in today’s readings is that the Lord prizes humility in us as a gift beyond compare. Accordingly we ask for in abundance Our response is “Lord we call upon your mercy” We pray for the Church throughout the world but remembering especially the mission of Fr Andy Bord who joins us now as…

CELEBRANT:  We gather together to petition our loving Father, for the needs of the world, the community, and ourselves. READER: The response is Lord graciously hear us READER: We pray for the church, that it is seen as relevant to the people of the world. Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us READER: That we…

Celebrant: Trustfully we bring all our needs to God in prayer;  Reader: We pray for the Church, that it may be a sign and instrument of unity for all peoples, according to God’s plan. Lord hear us, Lord graciously hear us.  Reader: We pray for all victims of violence and terrorism especially remembering those killed…

PRIEST –Heavenly Father, confident of your love and mercy, we place before you the needs of the church, the world and ourselves. READER – As we listen to the readings today, we pray that we may not be concerned only with our own possessions but be generous in our concern for the needs of those…