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.

  1. For the leaders of the Church - that they may practice what they preach (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
  2. For ourselves - that our committment to Christ may be full (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
  3. For all who suffer after natural disasters - that they may not be forgotten (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
  4. For people are on the margins of Irish society - that they may have justice (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
  5. For respect for creation - that all may work for the survival of our common home (pause). Lord, hear us.
  6. 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.