2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prayer of the Faithful

Introduction (by the Presider) Let us raise our prayers to God, who stoops down to hear us.

1. For all the members of the Church, we pray (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
2. For those preparing for Baptism, Confirmation or First Communion, we pray (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
3. For all who suffer because of war or famine, we pray (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
4. For migrants and refugees, especially families on the move, we pray (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
5. For those who find these winter days hard and lonely, we pray (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.
6. For our friends who are ill, at home or elsewhere, we pray (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.

The Presider prays for the dead: For our people who have died (especially N & N), that they may take their place among the saints, we pray (pause for silent prayer). Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider) Lord our God, we proclaim your justice and mercy; hear the prayers we make in faith, through Christ our Lord. Amen