Bidding Prayers for the 23rd Sunday of the Year 2015

Priest: We come together knowing that God loves us and is concerned for us; so let us humbly, but confidently pray for our needs and the needs of our world

Reader;   The response is;

Lord, in your mercy

Hear our prayer

We pray that the Church may succeed in reaching out to the wider world, so that more people may come to know our loving God – – – – -pause – – – – – –

Lord in your mercy – (Hear our prayer)

This week the tragedy and suffering in the lives of asylum seekers has been brought home to us.  We pray that politicians and leaders may find the courage and wisdom to address these difficult issues.  And we pray for families fleeing war torn countries everywhere … … … pause … … … … …

Lord in your mercy – (Hear our prayer)

In our own country at this time of year we pray for farmers and for the success of the harvest.  May our plenty encourage us to support those who do not have enough to eat, both here and abroad..…. pause …………..

Lord in your mercy – (Hear our prayer)

This week some 40 parishioners from the 3 Churches and from St Francis Parish will be going on a Pilgrimage to Sicily.  We pray for the success of the Pilgrimage. May it provide a time of reflection and renewal. ………..pause…..

Lord in your mercy – (Hear our prayer)

In silence let us pray for our own needs and the needs of our families and friends ….. …………long pause……………

We ask Mary to add a mother’s prayers to our own saying;

Hail Mary………….

Priest: God of love, listen to our petitions and grant them through him who lives in glory with You and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.