Bidding Prayers for 2 April (Palm Sunday)

BIDDING PRAYERS for Sunday Mass on 2 April

Introduction (by the Presider) Let us bring our prayer to God, our strength, who makes haste to help us:

  1. That Christians everywhere may have their faith renewed for Easter (pause for five seconds). Lord, hear us
  2. That we may celebrate this Holy Week with deep devotion (pause for five seconds). Lord, hear us.
  3. That believers who face persecution may have courage (pause for five seconds). Lord hear us.
  4. That the Jewish people may continue to grow in faith (pause for five seconds). Lord hear us
  5. That there may be peace in Israel and Palestine (pause for five seconds). Lord hear us.
  6. That people who suffer may know that God is close to them (pause for five seconds). Lord hear us.

The Presider prays for the dead: For all those who gone before us in faith (especially N and N), that they may journey through the valley of death to resurrection (pause for quiet prayer).  Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider)  God of compassion, in the death and resurrection of Jesus you show your love for us: hear our petitions, and grant them, through Christ our Lord. Amen.