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BRITAIN

 

INTERCESSIONS FOR THE 22ND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR

 

PRIEST: Strengthened in the faith we have proclaimed together, let us turn to the Lord with all our needs.

 

READER: Let us pray for the Church throughout the world, for Pope Benedict and for all the Bishops. We pray that the Church may everywhere be inspired to witness to justice and the service of the poor and needy. Lord hear us.

Response: Lord graciously hear us.

 

Let us give thanks for all the good gifts that God has given us. We pray that we will be generous with all that we have, so that the goods of the earth may be shared with all. Lord hear us.

Response: Lord graciously hear us.

 

Created by God and loved by God we are all called by the Living God to life in the Heavenly Jerusalem; let us rejoice in God’s calling and witness to our faith by the way we serve the poor and marginalised in our midst.   Lord hear us.

Response: Lord graciously hear us.

 

We pray for the millions in Pakistan who are homeless as a result of the devastating floods still affecting the country. We pray that the work of the Pakistan government and army, assisted by aid agencies and the United Nations, will bring speedy relief and shelter to those in need. Lord hear us.

Response: Lord graciously hear us.

 

Let us pray for all the military in Afghanistan and remember especially their families at home. We pray that a lasting and just peace may be negotiated for that country. Lord hear us.

Response: Lord graciously hear us.

 

We pray for all are on holiday this weekend may they enjoy a safe and pleasant time of renewal. Lord hear us.

Response: Lord graciously hear us.

 

Let us ask Mary the Mother of the Lord to pray with us as we say: Hail Mary…

 

Now let us pray for a few moments in silence for our own needs and intentions.

 

PRIEST: Almighty and ever-living God

you have called us to life with you for all eternity.

As we share in this Eucharist together

open our hearts to understand your gifts to us

and strengthen us to share with those who are in need.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN