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Bidding Prayers: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 10th September 2023

CELEBRANT

Knowing that the Lord will grant us all that is good and life giving we now turn to Him with confidence as we pray for our needs and the needs of the world.

READER

We pray that the Church will continue to bear witness to the presence of a merciful God in a world damaged by cruelty and injustice inspiring peace and hope for the future. Lord hear us

St Paul emphasises Jesus’ teaching that we must love one another. We pray for the grace to be more outward looking in our lives and respond to those less fortunate than ourselves especially those in the poorest countries of the world. Help us to be generous especially in our prayers. Lord hear us

We remember all students and young people starting university and higher education opportunities, especially those leaving home for the first time. We ask that they receive God’s blessing and protection as they follow a new path in their life. Help them to seek greater knowledge and understanding of God and our world. Lord hear us

We remember all those undergoing medical treatment at this time especially those awaiting diagnosis and surgical procedures. We ask that the Holy Spirit will watch over them and their families keeping them positive and safe. Lord hear us

Let us pause for a moment in silence as we bring to the Lord our personal prayers and those presented today in our Parish Book of Intentions............... Lord hear us

Let us bring our prayers and needs to our blessed mother Mary as we pray; Hail Mary......................

CELEBRANT

Heavenly Father, who sent your Son Jesus Christ to bring your message of salvation to the world we offer these prayers in your name, O loving and generous God. Amen