BIDDING PRAYERS for Sunday Mass on 1 October - 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Introduction (by the Presider) The Lord’s mercy never ends, so we present our prayers with confidence.
- For the leaders of the Church - that they may practice what they preach (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
- For ourselves - that our committment to Christ may be full (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
- For all who suffer after natural disasters - that they may not be forgotten (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
- For people are on the margins of Irish society - that they may have justice (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
- For respect for creation - that all may work for the survival of our common home (pause). Lord, hear us.
- For those who endure sickness, in mind or body - that God may heal them (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
The Presider prays for the dead: For all who have suffered death (especially N and N), that they may be raised to life through Jesus’ resurrection (Pause a moment for quiet prayer...). Lord, hear us.
Conclusion (by the Presider) O God of endless goodness, your love and mercy have no end:
Hear the prayers your people make in faith, through Christ our Lord. Amen.