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BIDDING PRAYERS: WORD DOC: 220918 25C
25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Priest: In today’s 2nd reading, St Paul invites us to offer prayers for everyone, especially those in authority; with this in mind we place our intercessions before our Heavenly Father.
Reader: For Francis our Pope, John our Bishop and all leaders of the Church; may they be effective witnesses to honesty and justice, proclaiming the truth of the gospel in the public square.
Lord hear us …………….………………………Lord graciously hear us
Reader: For Christian people working in business and industry; may their practices be guided by an informed conscience and characterised by justice, integrity and awareness of those in need.
Lord hear us …………….………………………Lord graciously hear us
Reader: For all those who have returned to school and college recently; may they be encouraged to develop, not only their minds, but their whole being, so that they may be the people God has created them to be.
Lord hear us …………….………………………Lord graciously hear us
Reader: For the sick, especially those who suffer from anxiety or fear; may our community reach out to them and be a place where they feel the love and compassion of God and His Church.
Lord hear us …………………………………….Lord graciously hear us
Reader: For King Charles III; may the Lord grant him health strength and wisdom as he assumes his position as our new Sovereign.
Lord hear us …………………………………….Lord graciously hear us
Reader: For the repose of the soul of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth; may she rest in peace and rise in glory.
Lord hear us …………………………………….Lord graciously hear us
Reader: Let us remember especially today: (Elizabeth Prescott, Vigil Mass); (Simon Fenden, 10.00 am Mass); (The Parish, 6.30pm Mass) … for whom this Mass is offered.
Also, all the Holy Souls, especially those who have died recently, including, Queen Elizabeth II. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
Lord hear us …………….………………………Lord graciously hear us
Reader: Let us pray for our own private intentions; (pause). We ask Mary, our Mother, to join with us in our prayers: Hail Mary …
Priest: Heavenly Father, hear these prayers which your people place before you on this day. Help us to recognise your presence and action in our lives. We ask this through Christ Our Lord, Amen.