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Each day we are faced with choices, to respond to our own wants and desires or to the needs of others. As members of a community of faith, let us ask the Lord to help us to follow in his way of self-sacrifice and humble service.
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We pray that all church leaders will share their knowledge and understanding of the message of the Gospel to enable us to live the values that will make positive changes to our lives. Lord hear us
We pray for governments around the world that they may always seek the ways of justice and mercy and be enabled by God’s powerful protection to lead their countries with honesty and integrity. Lord hear us
We pray for the sick. May they receive the help and care that they require to live a life that is comfortable and secure. We remember especially the carers of our own community and ask for God’s blessing in all that they do. Lord hear us
We pray for ourselves and for all that we know and love, that God our Father may guide our thoughts, words and actions at every moment of our lives especially when we feel challenged and uncertain in our daily work and relationships with our family and friends. Lord hear us
Let us pause for a moment in silence as we bring to the Lord our personal prayers and and those in our book of intentions…… Lord hear us
In this month of the Holy Rosary, we ask Mary our mother to watch over, guide and protect us as we pray; Hail Mary……………………………….
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Heavenly Father, watch over, protect and bless us as we live out your message of love and compassion: may we be messengers of your love and hope. We make our prayers through Christ our Lord. Amen