Category: Bidding Prayers

The Transfigured Christ reveals to the company of the disciples the Glory of God within each of us: may the Church reveal to a world, over-shadowed by war, terror and injustice, the glory of God’s love by our courage to love and care without limit…

                             [reader]            LORD WE PRAY…
                             [response]      SHOW US YOUR GLORY!

The Glory of God is humanity fully alive: for all whose dignity is obscured by poverty and famine;  for all whose dignity is denied by discrimination, oppression and torture; for all whose dignity is diminished by addiction and abuse: we pray for the inspiring work of CAFOD as it brings hope to the poorest of the earth

                             [reader]            LORD WE PRAY…
                             [response]      SHOW US YOUR GLORY!

‘This is my Son … listen to Him’: as we mark International Women’s Day, and recognising the equality of women and men that Jesus prophetically proclaimed, we pray for the safety and protection of all women especially in war zones, for radical equality for women in all aspects of society and church

                             [reader]            LORD WE PRAY…
                             [response]      SHOW US YOUR GLORY!

The disciples gazed upon Jesus’ glory and listened to the voice of Truth:  that we might grow into a deeper love for the Word of God and a greater sensitivity to the voice of God in the stillness of prayer

                             [reader]            LORD WE PRAY…
                             [response]      SHOW US YOUR GLORY!

After the Glory passed, they saw only Jesus: may this Lent be for each of us a profound time of Renewal, a deepening of prayer, a growing in faith, an expansion of Love, and a profound conversion to Jesus; through this Global Synod may the Holy Spirit guide the Church to become the Sacrament of the Father’s infinite love for the world 

                             [reader]            LORD WE PRAY…
                             [response]      SHOW US YOUR GLORY!

As Abraham was called to leave his land and security to follow the whispers of God deep within him, we pray for all refugees fleeing war and oppression, for the 73 million refugees world-wide, for those fleeing Ukraine and for the people still suffering because of the Syrian conflict that has not ended

                             [reader]            LORD WE PRAY…
                             [response]      SHOW US YOUR GLORY!

They were covered with shadow:  may all who are overshadowed with pain and sickness find healing,  especially all injured and traumatised in the war in Ukraine and …
that eternal glory may ever shine upon those who have died recently, especially all the victims both Ukrainian and Russian killed in the brutal conflict that is raging
and for all whose anniversaries are at this time: …

                             [reader]            LORD WE PRAY…
                             [response]      SHOW US YOUR GLORY!

Mary, Queen of Peace and Woman of Faith,  teach us to listen to the voice of God mediated through our sisters as well as our brothers…
                                                          HAIL MARY…

Let us pray in silence for peace in all theatres of violent conflict

Jesus says, ‘Do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you’ … That the People of God will be a faithful witness of the Wisdom of God which is foolishness to the world, yet the key to its future   

                                [READER]                     LORD WE PRAY…
                                [Response]                   Teach us true Wisdom

Jesus says, ‘Be compassionate as your Father is compassionate’ … that the Holy Spirit will guide the whole Church during this Global Synod to seek with a repentant heart an end to inequality in the Church, a re-birth of the Priesthood of all Believers and deep-rooted reform and renewal so that we can be salt and light serving our world

                                [READER]                     LORD WE PRAY…
                                [Response]                   Teach us true Wisdom

Jesus says, ‘Love your enemies’ … For a world still trying and failing to resolve conflicts with the brutality of violence and war; for comprehensive disarmament, an end to discrimination, anti-semitism and racism of all kinds; for the peoples of Ukraine and Russia, for Afghanistan and Yemen, for Central Africa and Cameroon and all theatres of conflict

                                [READER]                     LORD WE PRAY…
                                [Response]                   Teach us true Wisdom

Jesus says, ‘Give and there will be gifts for you, for the amount you measure out is the amount you will receive’ … For all who are rejected by our society, for all persecuted and rejected because of the sexual identity and orientation; for all who live on the margins in poverty, homelessness and the darkness of addictions; for all seeking safe asylum and hope in our community

                                [READER]                     LORD WE PRAY…
                                [Response]                   Teach us true Wisdom

Jesus says, ‘Grant pardon and you will be pardoned’ … As we are soon to enter the Season of Lent, the Time of Repentance, may we seek to be reconciled with all and forgiven by God so that we might live as a sign and servant of mercy and acceptance to all

                                [READER]                     LORD WE PRAY…
                                [Response]                   Teach us true Wisdom

Jesus says, ‘Give to everyone without hope of return; be compassionate and do not judge’ , we pray for all in our nation and throughout the world who seek the opportunity of work; for all deprived of the right and dignity of employment, for all who are highly trained and skilled but not able to use those skills, for the Trade Union movement protecting the rights of all workers

                                [READER]                     LORD WE PRAY…
                                [Response]                   Teach us true Wisdom

Jesus offers the world a wisdom that saves and heals: we pray for all survivors of child abuse, especially those abused by the shepherds of the Church; we pray also for suffering from Covid the victims of malnutrition of humanity’s making in Yemen and Afghanistan;
We pray for all who have died recently, especially all victims of war & violence, especially in the Ukraine and among the LGBTQ+ community around the world
and for all whose anniversaries are at this time: 

                                [READER]                     LORD WE PRAY…
                                [Response]                   Teach us true Wisdom

Mary, Seat of Wisdom, pray with us for your Church and your world…
                                                                                HAIL MARY…

Let us pray in a moment of silence…

We pray that the Church will everywhere seek to be God’s field hospital where the wounded and hurting know they will be welcomed, accepted and held in caring and healing

                   [Reader]                  Lord we pray ….
                   [RESPONSE]       HEAL YOUR BROKEN WORLD

We pray for all who lead and govern the nations, that they will lead us to peace not war, give priority to healthcare for all, respect all human life especially the most frail and vulnerable, and no longer traumatise their people with terror and war

                   [Reader]                  Lord we pray ….
                   [RESPONSE]       HEAL YOUR BROKEN WORLD

We cry out for all who are broken and excluded because of their struggle with mental illness; for those whose poverty and oppression deny them the healthcare, the compassion and understanding they need to recover wholeness and peace; we pray in particular for the 78 million refugees and displaced persons world-wide who suffer trauma of war, injustice and terrible disruption of their lives with little healthcare or psychological support

                   [Reader]                  Lord we pray ….
                   [RESPONSE]       HEAL YOUR BROKEN WORLD

We pray for all affected by this global Covid pandemic: those struggling to survive this illness; health and care workers exhausted by the avalanche of sickness; families caring for the sick in their own homes; those afflicted with deep mental trauma and turmoil; we pray also for all whose treatment for life-threatening illnesses has been delayed because of Covid

                   [Reader]                  Lord we pray ….
                   [RESPONSE]       HEAL YOUR BROKEN WORLD

We pray for the renewal of the healing ministry of the Church: that we will ‘bow before the suffering and vulnerable’, walk with the excluded and greet with acceptance society’s outcasts … for those who counsel the wounded, listen to the burdened, bring light to those trapped in darkness; for those who befriend the isolated and pray with the sick, for all who strive to make parishes communities of Christ’s healing Light

                   [Reader]                  Lord we pray ….
                   [RESPONSE]       HEAL YOUR BROKEN WORLD

We pray for all whose lives are darkened by broken relationships and devastating griefs; for any who despair because of painful memories or incurable physical illness; for those trapped in mental disorder or unending darkness – may they rediscover their dignity as beloved children of the Father. 

                   [Reader]                  Lord we pray ….
                   [RESPONSE]       HEAL YOUR BROKEN WORLD

We pray for a more equal sharing of the Covid Vaccines among the poorest and the developing nations, especially in Africa; that the rich world might learn from the pandemic that no-one is safe until all are safe and that to share  our resources equally with all the children of the Earth is the only way to be human

                   [Reader]                  Lord we pray ….
                   [RESPONSE]       HEAL YOUR BROKEN WORLD

We ask Mary, Sister of Compassion and Mother of the Wounded, to pray with us for our world…

HAIL MARY…

We pray for all health workers, researchers and carers in a moment of silence…

Jesus calls the first apostles … may your Church founded on these apostles always have the courage to leave behind whatever impedes the proclamation of the Gospel in our present age and through the Global Synod walk the paths of reform and renewal

                [reader]           LORD WE PRAY…
                [response]     MAY WE SPEAK YOUR WORD…

We pray for our Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, thankful for her 70 years of faithful service to our nations and the nations of the Commonwealth: may the Lord strengthen her and give her joy as she continues to serve her people

               [reader]           LORD WE PRAY…
                [response]     MAY WE SPEAK YOUR WORD…

Jesus sits in the boat teaching the crowds … may a world of too many conflicts and too much injustice have the courage to listen to Jesus the Prophet of Peace,  and risk walking together the ways of peace rather war, justice rather than greed: we pray for peace in the Middle East, Myanmar, Ukraine and Russia

               [reader]           LORD WE PRAY…
                [response]     MAY WE SPEAK YOUR WORD…

God called Isaiah to be His Prophet … may the Spirit empower us to cry out before the governments of Europe, especially our own, with the pain of our refugee and asylum sisters and brothers, cry out for the 70 million refugees world-wide

               [reader]           LORD WE PRAY…
                [response]     MAY WE SPEAK YOUR WORD…

Paul teaches us what he himself was taught, handing on the Tradition … may the children and young people in all our schools thirst for knowledge, especially the liberating truth that is Faith; grow in hope as they grasp hold of opportunity; and develop their skills and gifts to respond to the call to love above all else                                                            

               [reader]           LORD WE PRAY…
                [response]     MAY WE SPEAK YOUR WORD…

The first disciples learned that they had to leave much behind to do the work of Christ … through our sharing in the Synod may we all be open to the new ways of sharing faith and proclaiming the Gospel of healing and hope in our age: we also pray for all whose lives are blighted by lack of work, poverty and homelessness or denied the right to work at all

               [reader]           LORD WE PRAY…
                [response]     MAY WE SPEAK YOUR WORD…

Jesus accepts Isaiah, Peter and Paul with all their sinfulness and shadowed lives … bless and guide our children and their families who are on the journey towards Jesus in the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation

               [reader]           LORD WE PRAY…
                [response]     MAY WE SPEAK YOUR WORD…

Jesus calls us to heal – teach us how to create healing communities of generous compassion and wholeness:  we pray for all suffering from Cancer and all who care for them; and  especially for …;
that the dead be called into life:  especially … and victims of knife and gun crime
and those whose anniversaries occur at this time: … 

               [reader]           LORD WE PRAY…
                [response]     MAY WE SPEAK YOUR WORD…

Mary,  Queen of Apostles and Prophets, servant of Healing, pray for us and with us…

                                             HAIL MARY…

In silence may the Spirit bring us the truth and the peace of Christ…

God said to the Prophet Jeremiah, ‘Stand up and tell them all I command you’: we pray that this Global Synod will inspire the People of God both to love the Church and to challenge the Church by embracing our call to to be Prophets of Reform and renewal

                                        LORD WE PRAY…
                                        TEACH US HOW TO LOVE…

‘When they heard the words of Jesus everyone was enraged’ – because he spoke of a God whose love was for all peoples: we pray for an end to anti-semitism, racism and discrimination in all its forms, and learn from the horror of the Holocaust and Genocides

                                        LORD WE PRAY…
                                        TEACH US HOW TO LOVE…

‘When I was a child, I used to think and act like a child, but now I put those childish ways behind me!’ We pray God’s blessing and wisdom for all teachers and lecturers in our schools and colleges, for our catechists, for pupils and students that each will help the other into personal growth contributing to the development of a more just and peaceful world; we pray especially for our children and families preparing for First Eucharist and First Reconciliation

                                        LORD WE PRAY…
                                        TEACH US HOW TO LOVE…

‘If I have faith in all fulness, but without love I am nothing at all’: that we will all allow God’s heart of Universal Love to invade our hearts, shaping who we are and what we do, and so be Prophets of Love to our society, to our neighbours and families: may we work to combat the trade in human misery that is trafficking and modern slavery

                                        LORD WE PRAY…
                                        TEACH US HOW TO LOVE…

‘Before you came to be, I consecrated you, loved you’ says God to Jeremiah: we pray healing for all who do not know their unique value, who do not believe in themselves, who cannot experience how infinitely beloved of God they are

                                        LORD WE PRAY…
                                        TEACH US HOW TO LOVE…

With a repentant heart for the harm we Christians have inflicted upon the Jewish people over the centuries, we pray as we mark Holocaust Memorial Day that the world will never forget the horrors done to our sisters and brothers in the Nazi era, and in the other Genocides of past decades – that we will every form of demonising and victimising of those different from us

                                        LORD WE PRAY…
                                        TEACH US HOW TO LOVE…

Jesus’ Love heals:  we pray for all the housebound and sick of our parish, especially …;
we pray too for all who have died recently: … and the victims of street violence in our nation;
and for all whose anniversaries are at this time, …; and in particular the 8 Million victims of the Holocaust, together with all who have perished in Genocides whom we remember at this time;

                                        LORD WE PRAY…
                                        TEACH US HOW TO LOVE…

Mary, Mother who loves with her whole being, lead us along the pathways of love

HAIL MARY…

We pray in a moment of silence that Love will be our Centre…

Jesus is anointed by the Spirit to be ‘Good News to the Poor’: that all God’s people might be Good News to the poor and Good News to the Earth, seeking together to heal our planet and to liberate our world from poverty and oppression, walking humbly in the Spirit of Christ in the mission of the Gospel

                 [reader]         LORD JESUS WE PRAY…
                 [response]   MAKE US GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR…

‘Now you together are Christ’s body, but each of you a different part of it’: that all Christians will be empowered to use the Gifts of the Spirit to build a mature Church and to transform our World into the New Creation – in particular we pray that the Spirit will speak to the Church of our time through our participation in the Global Synod

                 [reader]         LORD JESUS WE PRAY…
                 [response]   MAKE US GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR…

Give us a repentant heart for the harm we Christians have inflicted upon each other through centuries of division and conflict and for the refusal to rejoice in diversity or listen to the cries for reform and renewal; draw closer to each other across the sad divides of denominations and enrich our unity with gift of each traditions charisms and insights

                 [reader]         LORD JESUS WE PRAY…
                 [response]   MAKE US GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR…

The Gifts of the Spirit build the unity of the Body: for all the pastors and leaders of God’s Church, especially Pope Francis, Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople, the President of the World Council of Churches and Free Church Leaders: may they with courage lead us along the pathways of Unity in the Spirit

                 [reader]         LORD JESUS WE PRAY…
                 [response]   MAKE US GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR…

For our refugee sisters and brothers as they endure such danger, deprivation and loss of life in their struggle for freedom and hope; for all working here in Bristol and in Calais, and the Mediterranean to rescue, welcome, support and heal them, ‘raising the downtrodden’, offering Resurrection Hope

                 [reader]         LORD JESUS WE PRAY…
                 [response]   MAKE US GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR…

For the sick,  especially the housebound, isolated, addicted and depressed; and for …;
for those who have died recently, especially …, and all victims of Covid and the bombing in Yemen
for all whose anniversaries are at this time, especially …

                 [reader]         LORD JESUS WE PRAY…
                 [response]   MAKE US GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR…

Mary, Mother of the Church, pray with us that we may be One as your Son prayed…

                                           HAIL MARY…

Let us pray for other needs in a moment of silence…

Jesus in the midst of the Holy Family teaches us that the Church is called to be a family of love and faith, safeguarding life and sharing compassion … may the Church always live the challenge of being family in Christ

               [reader:]               LORD WE PRAY …
               [response:]        Teach us how to love …

The Holy Family of Bethlehem were homeless, persecuted, refugees and exiles … we pray for all families exiled from their homeland,  for refugees fleeing war and violence which destroy life and the respect for life, for those seeking safe asylum in our land, for the millions of unaccompanied child refugees throughout the world; we pray too for all parents forcibly separated from their partners or children: may they be protected and find peace and stability

               [reader:]               LORD WE PRAY …
               [response:]        Teach us how to love …

We pray for the work of the CCS Adoption Society, asking God’s blessing as they seek to find good and safe homes for our most vulnerable children: may the Spirit work in the hearts of many families to encourage them to consider adoptive parenthood and fostering

               [reader:]               LORD WE PRAY …
               [response:]        Teach us how to love …

In a world of broken relationships and shattered dreams, we dare still to believe in love: so we pray for all families in all their diversity and challenges: for single parent families,  for all whose hopes for love have ended in divorce or separation,  for all children hurt by the break-up of parents … may they all experience healing and the hope of new beginnings

               [reader:]               LORD WE PRAY …
               [response:]        Teach us how to love …

We pray for all organisations that support marriage and the family, for those who offer counselling and healing for life’s wounds: for Marriage Encounter and Catholic Marriage Care, for Relate and the Association of Separated and Divorced Catholics,; we pray too for the ministry to our LBGT+ community and for all whose sexual orientation lead them to other forms of family life – may we be a Church of Mercy and Welcome bringing hope and healing to those who feel excluded by the Church

               [reader:]               LORD WE PRAY …
               [response:]        Teach us how to love …

The Holy Family of Nazareth reveals to us God’s school of love:  we pray for all for Christian families that they may discover Christ and risk living his ideal of faithfulness and tenderness in their homes;  we pray for all the families of our parish and throughout the City,  that we may teach each other how to be truly human

               [reader:]               LORD WE PRAY …
               [response:]        Teach us how to love …

The sick, the elderly and the dying deserve special care and respect from families and the world of medicine – as we give thanks and pray for nurses, doctors and researchers who treat all people with dignity and with reverence for Life during this Covid pandemic; we pray for …
for those who have died recently, especially Fr Louis Beasley-Suffolk, … and all victims of Covid 19 and the many conflict afflicting our world at this time
and for all whose anniversaries occur at this time, in particular …

               [reader:]               LORD WE PRAY …
               [response:]        Teach us how to love …

Mary and Joseph,  pray with us for the peace and stability of the peoples of our troubled world …

                                                  HAIL MARY …

We pray in a moment of silence for all the families of the world…

Jesus was born in the dark of the night,  enlightened by the glory of the angels … may Christians everywhere so love in the power of Jesus that we may  give all creation the light of hope for a new humanity to dawn upon our hurting Earth 

                [READER:]              WORD MADE FLESH…
                [response:]               Fill our world with Peace

Jesus was born as Angels cry out for peace on earth … may peoples of every land resist all cries for war, and instead build a future of Peace:  may the Prince of Peace be with the Palestinian and Jewish peoples of the Land of Jesus’ birth; for miracles of peace throughout the Middle East, Yemen, and Cameroon, Burundi and Central Africa; that war will be averted in the Ukraine; and all peoples be assured justice and freedom

                [READER:]              WORD MADE FLESH…
                [response:]               Fill our world with Peace

Jesus was born homeless and poor in the stable … we pray for the 80 million refugees around the world; may we build a nation that ensures the dignity of decent housing and wages to every family, where there is room for the stranger, the refugee and those seeking safe asylum; may we build a world no longer divided between rich and poor; may we  build people of hope, healing and new life – we pray especially for all working in refugee camps around the world this Christmas while the Covid Pandemic rages

                [READER:]              WORD MADE FLESH…
                [response:]               Fill our world with Peace

Jesus was comforted and warmed by the Ox and Donkey … may we learn to be at one with our good earth and all creatures, no longer abusing our environment, but reverencing the divine creation, and healing our Mother Earth from the ravages of Climate Warming

                [READER:]              WORD MADE FLESH…
                [response:]               Fill our world with Peace

Some 2000 years ago, Jesus was welcomed by the poor shepherds … may we find Jesus always in the world of the poor, discovering him as he walks the streets of our Inner City and among those queuing at Food Banks:  may the people among whom we live find in Jesus the Good News of great joy that will give new meaning and purpose to their lives

                [READER:]              WORD MADE FLESH…
                [response:]               Fill our world with Peace

For the sick and housebound, for the elderly, isolated and lonely, for those struggling with Covid and terminal illness:  for our Health and Care workers serving all suffering from Covid during the Christmas season, and also …
for all who have died recently:  Fr Louis Beasley-Suffolk, … all who have died during this Pandemic and those who have perished because of war and violence around the world;
for all whose Christmas is shadowed by the memory of a loved ones anniversary, as we pray for  …

                [READER:]              WORD MADE FLESH…
                [response:]               Fill our world with Peace

Mary and Joseph,  teach us to wonder at the love that is Jesus, and pray with us for the peace of our world

HAIL MARY…

Let us bring the cries of humanity and of our own hearts to the new-born King…

God and humanity meet in the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth:  may the Church of Christ with profound faith offer the space for God and humanity always to meet, that God’s saving love and freedom might spring up from the earth

                   [READER:]     HEAR US WE PRAY…
                   [response]     WE COME TO DO YOUR WILL

Insignificant Bethlehem gives birth to the Messiah:  may no one be counted insignificant or of little value; may the small and poor nations of the Earth be treated with equal dignity as the rich and powerful nations;  may the work of the United Nations help all to value each in a realm of peace

                   [READER:]     HEAR US WE PRAY…
                   [response]     WE COME TO DO YOUR WILL

The Visitation holds rich promise for all peoples:  that the Palestinian and Jewish Peoples will find a new path forward that will bring peace rather than endless ethnic conflict to the Land that Jews, Christians and Moslems revere as Holy; that the pain of the children of Afghanistan and Yemen will be truly heard and seen, so that the international community will aid these stricken nations, and so save millions from starvation

                   [READER:]     HEAR US WE PRAY…
                   [response]     WE COME TO DO YOUR WILL

‘Of all women you are most blessed’: as God chooses a woman to carry all human hope and woman to give birth to infinite love in the world, may all women know they are valued, reverenced with the dignity of equality in both church and society; may the Global Synod deal effectively with inequalities in the Church and may all women who have known abuse in their lives be gently healed

                   [READER:]     HEAR US WE PRAY…
                   [response]     WE COME TO DO YOUR WILL

May the re-telling of the timeless story of Jesus’ birth in all its simplicity and depth bring many to hear afresh the Good News of God’s immense love, and be converted to Christ,  to humanity and to love: we pray especially for all our children and young people

                   [READER:]     HEAR US WE PRAY…
                   [response]     WE COME TO DO YOUR WILL

Jesus is the promise of wholeness and healing:  may all mothers who carry a child in their womb know security and peace;  may the sick find hope and healing especially during this escalating pandemic;  we pray for the housebound of our parish and those who will spend Christmas in hospital or seriously ill, in particular …
that those who have died recently be raised to eternal life, in particular Fr Nicholas Tranter, Fr Louis Beasley-Suffolk, … and all those who have died of Covid or in war, conflict or the refugee flight to safety
may those whose anniversaries are at this time know eternal light:

                   [READER:]     HEAR US WE PRAY…
                   [response]     WE COME TO DO YOUR WILL

Mary,  faithful bearer of the Coming of God,  pray with us, especially for God’s Blessing upon all women who carry a child in their womb at this time.. 

HAIL MARY…

We wait upon the Coming of the Saviour in a moment of silence…

That all God’s People will welcome John the Baptist’s challenge to conversion to the paths of justice;  that we might give the world the witness of a joy that none can take from us – the joy of of being Good News to the Poor and yearning for Jesus our fulfilment

                [READER:]                  LORD WE PRAY…
                [response:]                You are our joy…

That the world of exploitation and intimidation will respond to the preaching of John and walk the way of sharing, peacemaking and empowering; that peace with justice may come soon in the whole Middle East region, in Central Africa, Cameroon and Tigray/Ethiopia and in the many theatres of conflict around the world – for the children of Yemen and Afghanistan

                [READER:]                  LORD WE PRAY…
                [response:]                You are our joy…

For all who live with fear … fear of war or poverty, fear of unemployment or pain, fear of deportation, fear of climate change, fear of others or themselves: may their fears be turned to joy as they experience the healing embrace of the God who dances with joy over them; may the COP26 Summit on Climate Change lead to decisive and effective global action to heal our planet for future generations

                [READER:]                  LORD WE PRAY…
                [response:]                You are our joy…

For all who are poor and homeless, cold and sick on our streets this Christmas, that we will create a society where all belong and have a home and security: may we as a nation learn from Christmas a new generosity of heart towards those who live devastated and impoverished lives

                [READER:]                  LORD WE PRAY…
                [response:]                You are our joy…

As the sounds of hollow tinsel joy assail us, and the call of shops and lights summons us, may God draw us aside to know the profound joy of prayer-filled moments of silent communion with the God of love

                [READER:]                  LORD WE PRAY…
                [response:]                You are our joy…

For the children of our schools and our Inner City as their excitement grows:  may they not be disappointed with a Christmas scarred by drugs or too much alcohol and not enough love;  and may we learn of divine joy from the wonder in their eyes

                [READER:]                  LORD WE PRAY…
                [response:]                You are our joy…

As many Covid Restrictions return in the face of the Omicron variant, we ask strength and perseverance for our overstretched health and care workers: for …
for all who have died recently, in particular … and all who have died of Covid or perished on the Refugee journey to freedom;
and for all whose anniversaries are at this time: ….

                [READER:]                  LORD WE PRAY…
                [response:]                You are our joy…

Mary, share with us your joy in waiting and loving and pray with us for our Altar Servers as they embrace their ministry among us…

HAIL MARY…

Let us pray in a moment in joy’s silence…