Prayers of Intercession for Word of God Sunday
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Introduction (Celebrant) Dear sisters and brothers, having heard God’s life-giving Word on this Day of the Lord, let us be open now to the promptings of the Holy Spirit as we pray for the needs of the Church, the world and our local community. Intentions (Reader) We pray for all servants of God’s Word in the Church, particularly Pope Francis, and all members of the clerical, religious and lay apostolates: that they will always promote the proclamation of the Gospel and the practice of Christian virtue in their ministries. We pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for all leaders in government and the legal profession, especially those who solemnly swear on God’s Word to speak the truth from their heart: that their words and example will inspire others towards honesty and integrity of life. We pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for all who research, teach and publish God’s Word in our world: that their study, formation and resources will be fruitful in helping more people to know, love and serve the Lord. We pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for all proclaim and preach the Word of God in our communities: that they will always treasure the opportunity to be formed by God’s Word and to use their gifts to bring this Word to life in the liturgy and in the lives of those close to them. We pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for all who suffer in mind, body or spirit: that they will never lose hope in God but place their trust in him, and find comfort, consolation and healing in the words of his Son. We pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer. We pray for all who have died recently or whose anniversaries of death occur around this time, especially N. _____________: that they will rest in the peace of Christ and rise in glory on the last day. We pray to the Lord. All: Lord, hear our prayer. Conclusion (Celebrant) Gracious and loving God, source of all wisdom and love, we ask you to hear the prayers we make this day in response to your life-giving Word. We make these prayers through Our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. All: Amen. |
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