That the Church may always root its life and decisions in the disturbing and life-giving Word of God, and proclaim with integrity and joy the Gospel of Jesus, that the world may believe
IN CHRIST WE PRAY…
[response] LORD FEED US WITH YOUR WORD…
For all who seek after truth, for those who cannot believe: that their hearts and minds be opened to God’s Word that brings Life and Mercy; for a world divided by war and terrorism, racism and famine that all may heed the Gospel of Peace and live; that world leaders will come together in pursuit of peace, freedom and equality for all peoples, especially for the peace of the Yemen
IN CHRIST WE PRAY…
For a deep love of the Scriptures in our parish community, and in our own lives – may we find inspiration in sharing the Word with one another, direction for our children and families and growth for our parish
IN CHRIST WE PRAY…
For God’s blessing upon the children and young people of our parish family, that filled with the Spirit they may devour the Word as Bread for their lives and Wisdom for their journey and rejoice to proclaim the Word of God’s Mercy and Love and so serve the Kingdom with enthusiasm
IN CHRIST WE PRAY…
For all who proclaim God’s Word to us: for our Lay Readers, our Catechists and all who lead Children’s Liturgy, and for the teachers in our schools for parents in their families: that they may grow in Christ as they share faith and the Word of God with those entrusted to them
IN CHRIST WE PRAY…
For the Bible Society, Scripture Union and ‘Bible Alive’ and all organisations seeking to share God’s Word with our world: may they always offer the riches of the Bible with reverence for other world faiths and their sacred scriptures
IN CHRIST WE PRAY…
For the sick, the lonely and housebound: ….
We pray too for those who have died recently, especially …. and all victims of war, conflict and poverty everywhere
and all whose anniversaries are at this time: ….
IN CHRIST WE PRAY…
Mary, teach us to ponder the Word in our hearts and to treasure all that God speaks to our world…
HAIL MARY…
Let us pray in a moment’s silence for other needs