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Those Burdened by Adversity or Difficulties
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Prayers of the People
Australian Catholics
Ideas for General Intercessions
The Sunday Website
The resources on this page–including videos and articles–are here to help you develop your own prayer intentions.
The Church
The Church
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
1 -For the church: that God will form us into a family of faith that encourages and supports one another in living the Gospel more fully each day…
SOURCE: Sunday Website
2 -For a deepening of prayer: that the Spirit will guide our families in praying together and help us to listen to God’s response in the quiet of our hearts and in our experiences of each day…
SOURCE: Sunday Website
December 31, 2023
We pray for all who revere Abraham as their father in faith. May Jews, Moslems and Christians bear united witness to the one, true and living God….
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
Government/World
Governing Authorities and
Salvation of the World
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
3 We pray for the many peoples of Planet Earth, that in their rich diversity of place, language, culture and faith they will treasure their common humanity. ….
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
December 31, 2023
We pray for today’s families that they may be accompanied with love, respect and guidance, and especially, that they may be protected by the State.
SOURCE: The Pope Video of July 2020
Adversity/Difficulty
Those Burdened
by Adversity or Difficulties
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
4 We pray for those who have no family with whom to share their life’s journey. May they be blessed with life-giving friendships…
SOURCE: Australian Catholics
December 31, 2023
For families who are suffering: that God will reunite families that have been separated at the border, help those in refugee camps to support one another, and keep parents in prison in communication with their children
SOURCE: Sunday Website
Local Community
The Local Community
PRAYERS OF
THE FAITHFUL
5 For greater communication and listening: that God will open our hearts to truly hear one another and give us the courage to share our deeper selves with those to whom we share a commitment…
SOURCE: Sunday Website
6 That the family may become ever more the sanctuary of life, where all are welcomed as a gift rather than a burden…
SOURCE: Priests for Life
December 31, 2023
For all Senior Citizens: that like Simeon and Anna, they may feel part of the parish family, making a difference in the lives of the young, and not be treated as elder orphans.
For our parish [and our school], for our Priests [our teachers and the families of our school children], help us to be generous in sharing our gifts and supporting their needs.
For those who are ill and have asked for our prayers including: N; may they find comfort in the healing touch of God and by the loving care of family and friends, we pray…
For all who have died: that the Good Shepherd will gather them into the peace and joy of God’s presence forever
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