CELEBRANT
Lord of love you are always patient and merciful. Today we come before you with our needs, confident that you will hear us and listen to our prayers.
READER
We pray for our Holy Father Pope Francis that the Lord will bless and strengthen him. May he lead the world towards a greater understanding of mercy and justice especially in places where violence and oppression destroy the daily lives of people. Lord in your mercy
We pray especially today for Her Majesty the Queen on this her 70th anniversary of accession to the throne. We give thanks for her example and service, and pray for her continued good health and pray that her wisdom and knowledge will influence those who lead our Country and the Commonwealth. Lord in your mercy
We remember the people of the developing world who at this stage in the pandemic have still not had access to a first vaccine. We pray that world leaders will work together to ensure equality of health care especially for the most vulnerable. Lord in your mercy
We remember those who are sick in mind and body, for those weighed down by anxiety, grief or depression and we ask that they may experience the Lord’s healing and comfort and know the peace that only God can give. Lord in your mercy
Let us pause for a moment in silence as we bring to the Lord our personal prayers and intentions…………….. Lord in your mercy
We ask that the prayers of our Lady of Lourdes may bring those that are sick the healing and comfort they need as we pray; Hail Mary……………………………..
CELEBRANT
Heavenly Father, we place all our trust in you and ask you to hear all our prayers and bring us healing and peace, through Christ Our Lord. Amen