28th Sunday Ordinary Time — Bidding Prayers
Introduction (by the Presider) The Lord shows pity to all who serve him, so we can ask for help and guidance, and present our needs:
- For all the baptised, that they may have the divine gifts of wisdom and prudence (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
- For those who have left everything to follow Christ, that the promised reward may keep them going in difficult times (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us
- For people who have been blessed with wealth, that they may never forget the poor (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
- For young people, that they may make the Christian ideals their own (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
- For those who have died (especially N & N), that the light of God’s glory may shine on them (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
- For our own needs, for which we now pray (long pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
Conclusion ( by the Presider): Lord, your favour shines out upon us, you give success to the work of our hands: Help us according to our needs, we pray, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen