CELEBRANT
We come before you Lord, with our prayers for our community and the world with confidence, knowing that you hear and understand our needs.
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We pray for greater understanding between peoples of all religions. We offer our thoughts and prayers especially for the Christians worshiping in the Middle East, that their faith may be respected and allowed to flourish. Lord hear us
We pray for the victims of trafficking and those kept in places or situations against their will, we ask that compassionate and practical help will enable them to find freedom and dignity. Lord hear us
We pray for world leaders that they will listen to each other and act with wisdom making every effort to avoid conflict in the Ukraine and to enable peaceful resolution for the future. Lord hear us
We pray for all those who feel lost and alone in our community. May we aid those in need. We remember especially those working for our local Burnage foodbank, help us to generously support this successful and vital local community project. 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 Lady of Lourdes to bring peace and healing especially to those who are sick as we pray; Hail Mary…………………………………
CELEBRANT
Hear our prayers, O Lord. Open our eyes to see the hope you offer and inspire us to follow you faithfully, through Christ our Lord Amen