As the Church celebrates the ‘Joy of the Gospel’ may all God’s People witness joyfully to the free gift of God’s love in our lives so that many more will come to know the God who gives not less than everything to all willing to receive His love into their lives
[reader] LORD WE PRAY…
[response] MAY ALL KNOW YOUR LOVE..
For all who are unemployed, for those denied the right to work, for those who are exploited or discriminated against in their work place, for those denied a just and living wage, for the victims of modern slavery, trafficking
[reader] LORD WE PRAY…
[response] MAY ALL KNOW YOUR LOVE..
For those who do not recognise the God who creates and loves them; for those seeking meaning and hope in their lives; for those struggling to come to Jesus Christ and find in him the key of truth in our modern unbelieving world; for God’s blessing and guidance upon our Journey of Faith group
[reader] LORD WE PRAY…
[response] MAY ALL KNOW YOUR LOVE..
For a change of heart and policy among our Government that they will listen to the cries of those suffering most because of the cost of living crisis and the increasing numbers of homeless people
[reader] LORD WE PRAY…
[response] MAY ALL KNOW YOUR LOVE..
For our young people at this time starting at University, apprenticeships or their working life: that they might find joy and fulfilment as they shape their and meet new challenges
[reader] LORD WE PRAY…
[response] MAY ALL KNOW YOUR LOVE..
That we will overcome our fears of sharing the Good News with those around us and answer the Call to Serve; that we will continue to build a community of welcome for all in every form of diversity; that such love will be found among us that seekers may find their way to Christ
[reader] LORD WE PRAY…
[response] MAY ALL KNOW YOUR LOVE..
That the sick and the housebound might hear the Good News of healing and hope, and by their loving prayer nourish the Mission of the Church: we pray especially for …
for those who have died recently,… and in particular the victims of the Earthquake in Morocco and of violence, conflict and famine
for those whose anniversaries are at this time:
[reader] LORD WE PRAY…
[response] MAY ALL KNOW YOUR LOVE..
Let us ask Mary, Queen of Peace and mother of the poor, to pray with us for the Peace of our world and justice for all the oppressed …
HAIL MARY…
Let us pray in a moment of silence…