PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

 

PRIEST : With confidence in the mercy and compassion of the Lord

we now turn to the Father with our prayers; 

 

 

READER: For Pope Leo that he, the successor of Peter, may be blessed with 

health and strength in proclaiming the Gospel. 

(pause)

Lord in your mercy

 

 

READER: For all who serve in the armed forces, that they may 

keep the peace and serve with integrity 

in a complex and difficult world.

(pause)

Lord in your mercy

 

READER : For peace, that all barriers of hatred, greed and violence 

may be overcome by God's healing Spirit and the

work of men and women of vision throughout the world.

(pause)

Lord, in your mercy

 

READER : For our own parish community, that we will always be ready

to extend a warm welcome to the visitor and stranger in our midst.

(pause)

Lord in your mercy

 

READER : For all who are sick or in pain, that God will crown them

with love and compassion and bring them healing and hope.

(pause)

Lord in your mercy

 

READER : For ourselves and for Christians everywhere, 

that we may always be slow to condemn,

swift to pardon and generous in compassion.

(pause)

Lord in your mercy

 

 

PRIEST : God our Father,

you are our strength and our protection.

Hear our prayers and grant them

 

for the good of your children who now call upon you.

 

We ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord.