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Let us ask God our Father to hear our prayers as we strive to follow Jesus in the path of holiness, to work for God’s kingdom of love, justice and peace.
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On this Peace Sunday, we ask God’s blessing on all who work locally and internationally to build and maintain peace and justice. We ask for God’s blessing today especially on the work of the international Catholic peace movement, Pax Christi. Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer
We pray for our Bishop John and the priests of the diocese that the spirit of the Lord will always be with them to strengthen them in their decision making and leadership. May they inspire others by their example to live in harmony with respect for all. Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer
We pray for all those who work in their different ways to build mutual understanding and reconciliation within families, between children and generations. Help us to listen and understand always seeking peaceful outcomes and ways forward. Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer
We remember all children who are unable to live within loving families, for those in care, detention centres and the homeless. We pray that those in authority may discharge their duties with compassion and love enabling these young people to have improved life chances, safety and hope for the future. Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer
Let us pause for a moment in silence as we bring to the Lord our personal prayers and intentions…. Lord in your mercy: hear our prayer
We ask Our Lady Queen of Peace to pray with us; Hail Mary………
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Heavenly Father, who sent his only son Jesus Christ to bring your message of salvation and peace to the world, we offer these prayers in his name, who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen