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Bidding Prayers: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, 21st August 2022

CELEBRANT

Turning to the Lord who is mercy and love, let us place all our trust in Him as we pray for our needs and the needs of the world.

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We bring before God the life of our church and all churches worldwide. We give thanks for the extraordinary reality it represents and we pray that we will be faithful as communities of Christ. Lord in your mercy

We pray for people across the world that have been affected by fire, drought and other recent natural disasters. May they find the courage and support they need to rebuild their lives. Lord in your mercy

We give thanks for the love and care of our families. Help us to appreciate them and work hard to overcome any problems that exist.  May our families always be a source of love, support and hope for the future. Lord in your mercy

We pray for all young people who have received their examination results recently. May they be guided on a successful path to future learning whereby they can realise their true potential. As they embark on the next stage of their life may they know the love of God and feel him ever beside them. Lord in your mercy

Let us pause for a moment in silence as we bring to the Lord our personal prayers and intentions………. Lord in your mercy

We ask Mary our mother to watch over and guide us as we pray; Hail Mary………

CELEBRANT

God of mercy, you bring healing for our sins. we ask that you continue help us to grow in awareness of our need for your healing presence and so come to the glory of the resurrection, through Christ our Lord. Amen