CELEBRANT
Our lives are a journey into understanding God’s love. Let us ask the Lord to bless us and hear our prayers.
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Pope Francis challenges us to love and reverence our world and its peoples. May his words and actions inspire many people to act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with God. Lord hear us
We pray for the people of La Palma as the volcanic eruption destroys their homes and livelihoods. May they and all victims of natural disasters find the courage, strength and support to rebuild their lives. Lord hear us
We pray for all our brothers and sisters around the world, that God might increase our courage and strength to work for an end to poverty and injustice and deepen our commitment so that the fruits of the harvest may be more fairly shared. Lord hear us
We pray for all NHS workers and carers. As hospitals and GP surgeries struggle to cope with the many challenges presented at this time, we pray that through the gifts of the Holy Spirit health workers will be restored and renewed. Lord hear us
Let us pause for a moment in silence as we bring to the Lord our personal prayers and intentions…………. Lord hear us
We ask our Blessed Lady, Queen of the Holy Rosary to watch over and guide us as we pray; Hail Mary…………………………
CELEBRANT
Heavenly Father help us to celebrate your love in our lives. Touch our hopes and dreams with your grace so that they bring us closer to you and each other we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen