Bidding Prayers
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.
- For the success of the Synod in Rome (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
- For a spirit of listening among us (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
- For support for missionaries in poor countries (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
- For peace in the world, especially in Ukraine (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
- For homeless families, and refugees (pause). Lord, hear us.
- 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.