Intercessions for Sunday 29th December

Priest :

We bring our petitions to you Lord, on the Feast of the Holy Family, and ask you to answer our prayers.

Reader :

As we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family, let us give thanks for the joy a family can give, but not forget the agony of broken relationships.

    Let us pray that we may try to be more tolerant and considerate with others, and do all we can to help those who suffer.

    Lord in you Mercy .................

In the Second Reading St Paul tells the Collossians to bear with one another and forgive each other as the Lord forgives us.

    Let us pray that we will forgiving and as St Paul says "let the message of Christ, in all its richness, find a home in our hearts."

.        Lord in your Mercy...................

The news about Iraq seem to bring the world ever closer to war.

    Let us pray for a peaceful end to the conflict, and for a New Year when peace comes to Israel, to                        Palestine, and to Northern Ireland.

        Lord in your Mercy .......................

Let us remember those who are sick in spirit, mind or body, whether at home or in hospital.

Let us pray that that they may be comforted by those who care for them, and that they do not suffer alone,

    and that God's love will nourish and heal them.

        Lord in your Mercy..................

Let us pray for the Pope, and all Christian Leaders, and for Leaders of other Religions.

    Let us pray that they may excercise their leadersip with care and tolerance, and above all work for peace         and to help those people who suffer from famine and malnutrition.

        Lord in your Mercy

Let us ask Our Lady to pray for us, Hail Mary..............

Let us ask God for our own intentions in silence.

Priest : Lord, we pray that you will grant our prayers in the name of Jesus, who brings hope to the world.