Bidding Prayers
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (19 January)
Introduction (by the Presider) Let us raise our prayers to God, who works wonders among all the peoples:
- For all who believe in Christ — that we may do whatever Christ tells us (pause and pray). Lord, hear us.
- For greater friendship between the Christian churches (pause and pray).Lord, hear us.
- For the success of the ceasefire in Gaza (pause and pray).Lord, hear us.
- For a lasting peace in the Middle East and in Ukraine (pause and pray).Lord, hear us.
- For those who lost their homes, businesses and churches in the wildfires in Los Angeles (pause and pray).Lord, hear us.
- For a blessing on our Catholic schools, we pray (pause and pray).Lord, hear us.
The Presider prays for the dead: For our people who have died (especially N and N), that they may sing God’s praises in their eternal home (pause and pray). Lord, hear us.
Conclusion (by the Presider) Loving God, we proclaim to the nations: ‘God is king:’ let your power be seen as you answer the prayers we make, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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