PRIEST: United in the faith we have professed we turn to the Lord with all our needs.
READER: We pray that Christian communities may be seen as a place of welcome for those who are excluded from society through physical or mental illness, by ethnic origin or whatever is perceived as being abnormal. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
Let us pray for all prisoners, justly or unjustly deprived of freedom. May they not be forgotten and be treated as people loved by God. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
Let us pray for every one suffering the extremes of climate change, for those who have lost their lives, and for those who survived and have lost everything. May those with the means and ability come to their aid. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
Let us pray for the all those caught up in armed conflict, be they military of civilian. We pray that we may work for peace and reconciliation among all nations and peoples. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
Let us pray for the world’s leaders and diplomats that they may work together building a world of justice, peace and hope for future generations. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
Let us pray for health workers and carers, may they be blessed by the Lord for their dedication and service to those in need. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
Let us pray for all who are sick and for all who are in hospital that they may be aware that the Lord is with them in their troubles. Lord hear us. Lord graciously hear us.
Let us pray for those of our loved ones who have died recently….and all the dead. May they rest in peace.
In the silence of our hearts, let us pray for our own families and friends.
Let us ask Mary the Mother of the Lord to pray with us. Hail Mary …
PRIEST: Almighty and ever living God, we give thanks for all the good gifts that you set before us. Help us to use our skills and talents wisely and be ready share with all who are in need; we ask this through Christ our Lord.
AMEN.
