Priest:  We know that that the Lord has promised not to leave us as orphans after His Ascension, so therefore we look with confidence in his on going mercy to hear and grant our petitions.

Reader: Our response is “Lord hear us”

Now that the Lord sits in glory with the Father and the Spirit we ask for support and guidance for all who are charged with the task of spreading His Word to all mankind

We pray……..” Lord hear us”

Let us pray for the spirit of generosity towards our neighbours in Europe in the determination of our future lives together

We pray………”Lord hear us”   

Let us pray for the sick and afflicted of our parishes that the Lord may grant them ease from their suffering, physical or mental. We remember also, our Special Minsters of the Eucharist who carry the Lord in person to them each week.

We pray……”Lord hear us”

Let us pray for the repose of the soul of Michael Manning who died recently together with all the deceased of our 3 Parishes . We ask the Lord’s mercy for all of them and comfort for those who grieve.

We pray……..”Lord hear us”

 For a few moments let us listen in our hearts to the voice of our Father.

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We pray with Mary our mother saying Hail Mary ….

Heavenly Father we ask these gifts through Jesus your Son who lives with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit forever  AMEN

Priest: We bring to the Father our petitions for the troubles and hopes in our hearts.

Reader:The response to our prayers is “Hear our prayer”

Help us to set aside the barriers of fear, resentment and insecurity which prevent us from truly loving others

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Father of mercy: Hear our prayer

We pray for peace in the many trouble-spots in the world

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Father of mercy: Hear our prayer

As Confirmation preparation begins this week, we pray that our young people will be inspired by this new stage in their faith journey. We pray also for their families and for the catechists as they support and guide them through the programme.

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Father of mercy: Hear our prayer

We pray for all the intentions in our parish book of prayer

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Father of mercy: Hear our prayer

We remember all the sick of the parish that they may be healed in body and mind. We pray too for those who care for them.

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Father of mercy: Hear our prayer

In the silence of our hearts let us pray for all our other needs.

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Let us ask Mary to join our prayers to her own as we say:

Hail Mary ….

Priest: Heavenly Father, confident in Your loving mercy we bring You our petitions through Your risen Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Jesus is our Shepherd and we come together to ask him for our needs and for the needs of others.

Reader;     The response is; Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

In this Easter season, we pray for our priests, and for all who teach and spread the message of Christian love and discipleship..…pause…………..

Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for families who have lost everything they possess; most recently following the cyclone in India, but also the people of Mozambique and Malawi, so quickly forgotten in the news bulletins.  May the aid agencies succeed in providing support and enabling them to rebuild their homes and their lives.

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Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for the young people of our 3 Churches who have received Holy Communion for the the first time this weekend. May they grow in their love and appreciation for Jesus’ presence with us in the Blessed Sacrament.

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Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer) 

We pray for Cardiff Catenians, on this their President’s Sunday weekend. May the Brothers of Cardiff Circle, and their families, continue to strengthen family life through. friendship and faith.

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Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

We pray for those who mourn and we remember especially the families of Ita Edwards, and Gloria Chapman; who have died recently; and whose funerals take place next week.  May they rest in heavenly peace.  

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Lord, in your mercy– (Hear our prayer)

Let us spend a few moments in silent prayer – – – –  longer pause – – – – –

We ask Mary the mother of our Lord to join her prayers to ours saying,

 Hail Mary………….

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

Intercessions Third Sunday of Easter 4/5^th May

Priest: Let us turn to our Risen Christ, and ask him to hear our prayers.

Reader: We pray for the universal Church. May her bishops and priests be faithful to prayer like the first apostles and be given the courage to accept Christ’s call.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader: We pray for the world, especially those areas experiencing conflict, political unrest and corruption, that Christ, the Lord of all truth and life, may lead mankind to desire justice, peace and integrity.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader: We pray for Sian Taylor and Oliver Jones who were married here on Friday. May they live and grow together in love and peace.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader: We pray for all who are sick, that they may be strengthened by the power of your love and find healing in the light of your grace.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Reader: We pray for all those who have died, that they may find eternal peace in the place which Christ has prepared for them, the Kingdom of God. We remember especially Gloria Chapman who has died recently.

Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

We ask Our Lady to join her prayers with ours as we say Hail Mary……..

Let us pray for a few moments in silence

Priest: God our Father, we ask you to listen to all our prayers because we make them in faith and in the name of your Son, Jesus, who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.