Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (23 Feb 2025)

Introduction (by the Presider) We bring our prayers to the God of compassion and love, who is slow to anger and rich in mercy.

1. For a spirit of friendship and listening in Cork & Ross (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us..
2. For an end to war and violence, all over the world (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.
3. For forgiveness between people who are fighting with each other (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.
4. For God’s help to end all our quarrels (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.
5. For divine healing for people who are sick or troubled (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.
6. For ourselves and those we love — that God may always be with us (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.

The Presider prays for the dead: For our friends who have died (especially N. and N.) that they may be caught up eternally in the compassionate love of God (pause a moment for quiet prayer). Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider) God of love and compassion, have pity on your people and grant us your gracious help, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.