BIDDING PRAYERS for Sunday Mass on 28 May

Introduction (by the Presider) Conscious of the Spirit praying within us, let us present our petitions with confidence.

1. That the Spirit may inspire the leaders of the Church (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
2. That the Spirit may refresh the faith of each of us (pause and pray for this... ). Lord, hear us.
3. That the Spirit may bring peace to the earth (pause and pray for this..). Lord hear us.
4. That the Spirit may teach us to welcome refugees with love (pause and pray for this...). Lord hear us.
5. That the Spirit may bring compassion to all affected by the floods in northern Italy (pause and pray for this...). Lord hear us.
6. That the Spirit may help us look after homeless people (pause and pray for this...). Lord hear us.
7. That the Spirit may bring comfort to all who are sick (pause and pray for this...). Lord hear us.

The Presider prays for the dead: That the Spirit may bring life to those who have died (especially N & N) - and lead all the faithful departed home to heaven. (pause for silent prayer...).  Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider) God our creator, your Spirit brings us to life and sustains us: hear the prayers we are inspired to make, through Christ our Lord. Amen.