Bidding Prayers for Sunday 28 December

Prayer of the Faithful for the Feast of the Holy Family

Introduction (by the Presider) Let us bring our prayers to God, who showers blessings upon all his sons and daughters:

1. That the members of the Christian family may have peace and joy (be quiet for five seconds, then add...) Lord, hear us.
2. That in our families, people may respect each other (be quiet for five seconds, then add...) Lord, hear us.
3. That those who suffer in family life may have relief (be quiet for five seconds, then add...) Lord, hear us.
4. That family carers may be gentle and patient  (be quiet for five seconds, then add...) Lord, hear us.
5. That homeless families may be protected (be quiet for five seconds, then add...) Lord, hear us.
6. That our own family may be blessed (be quiet for five seconds, then add...) Lord, hear us.

The Presider prays for all the dead: For the members of our families who have died, and for all those we knew who died during 2025, whom we remember now: (and N & N), that the light of heaven may be theirs. Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider) O God, your care for your family is constant: hear the prayers we make, in faith and trust, through Christ our Lord. Amen.