BIDDING PRAYERS for Sunday Mass on 8 October - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Introduction (by the Presider)Let us bring our prayers into the presence of the Lord of hosts, who promises peace to those who pray.

1. For the success of the Synod in Rome (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
2. For a spirit of listening among us (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
3. For support for missionaries in poor countries (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
4. For peace in the world, especially in Ukraine (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
5. For homeless families, and refugees (pause). Lord, hear us.
6. For our friends who are sick, and for people in hospital (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.

The Presider prays for the dead:  For those who have died (especially N and N), and all who mourn after them. that eternal peace and comfort may be theirs (Pause a moment for quiet prayer...).  Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider)God of hosts, you turn your face to your people: let your grace fill us according to our needs, through Christ our Lord. Amen.