30th Sunday in Ordinary Time 26th October 2014
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: Brothers and sisters, as a community in prayer let us bring to the Lord our needs.
READER: The response is: Hear our prayer.
READER: We pray for the members of the recent Synod on family life the grace of discernment so that when they meet again next year God’s path for the church will be clearer.
…….. (PAUSE)……….. Lord, in Your mercy……. Hear our prayer.
READER: For our politicians. Grant them the wisdom to plan for a future where everyone is cherished, rather than one where people are divided.
…… (PAUSE)…… Lord, in Your mercy……. Hear our prayer.
READER: May we learn by the inspiration of the Welsh martyrs what it means to love the Lord with all your heart.
…. (PAUSE)…… Lord, in Your mercy.…. Hear our prayer.
READER: We pray for Theo Ray Christopher Evans who is to be baptised on Sunday (or today, or “has been baptised” for 10.30 mass). We welcome him as a new member of our church and pray for his parents, godparents and grandparents, who will help him grow into his faith.
(PAUSE)…… Lord, in Your mercy.…. Hear our prayer.
READER: We pray for those people whose countries are overwhelmed with the Ebola virus and especially for those who care for the sick and dying, who show us what it means to love your neighbour.
(PAUSE)…… Lord, in Your mercy.…. Hear our prayer.
READER: Let us quietly bring to mind any of our own prayers. .…. (Long Pause)…. Let us ask the intercession of Mary, mother of mercy: Hail Mary, full of grace, etc.
After a short pause the Celebrant will conclude the prayer.
CELEBRANT: Lord God, our mighty help, hear and grant these prayers we offer to You, through Jesus Christ, Your Son, in unity with the Holy Spirit, now and forever, AMEN.