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Bidding Prayers: 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, 22nd January 2023

CELEBRANT

With hearts filled with confidence we bring before our heavenly father all our needs and concerns.

READER

We pray that Pope Francis will inspire young people throughout the world. We ask that their faith be nurtured and encouraged so that thy carry the message of God’s love to others and influence positive choices, greater understanding and a willingness to help those in need. Lord hear us

We remember all those involved in scientific research to tackle world health problems. Grant them patience and wisdom as they face new challenges and assist them in developing new treatments and solutions that will alleviate suffering and combat disease. Lord hear us

May we take opportunities this week to build bridges of trust in all our relationships. Help us all to grow in understanding and make us kinder and more considerate to members of our families, friends and work colleagues. Lord hear us

We remember all those working in the NHS and care services. May they receive the resources they require and grant them every blessing as they face the daily challenge of improving the quality of life for their patients. 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

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

CELEBRANT

Father you call all peoples to fullness of life in your son Jesus Christ. Hear our prayers and by them draw us closer to you. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen