For the pope, bishops, clergy and religious that they may encourage the people to live their faith with generosity of heart and mind, we pray.
For our parishes, that they become centres where vocations to priesthood and religion of life are identified and nurtured, we pray.
For all parents, that they become primary educators of children in true faith and Christian values, we pray.
For all of us here present, that the celebration of this Eucharist may be a stepping stone in our encounter with God who comes calling us, we pray.
Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions…we pray.
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Published on: 13-01-2024
Epiphany of the Lord – Solemnity
That our Holy Father, Cardinals, Bishops and Priests may zealously work for the salvation of the whole world, we pray.
That all human beings may believe in Jesus and in the salvation made possible by the Paschal Mystery of Christ, we pray.
For all of us that we be broadminded to accept all people as members of the same human family in the midst of the unpleasant reality of divisions and discords, we pray.
Just as the three wise men who worshipped the new-born Babe and offered gifts, help us to open our minds and hearts to believe in him, accept him and offer ourselves to him, we pray.
Let us pause in silence and pray for our personal intentions…we pray.
Published on: 06-01-2024
Holy Family – Feast
For the Church, the family of the body of Christ, that we may learn to live in peace, harmony and unity, proclaiming to the world that we are Christians by our love, we pray.
For all families on earth, the basic units of human society, that there may be stronger bonds of love and harmony between family members, we pray.
For children and youth that they may grow in the virtues of wisdom, understanding and generosity, we pray.
For dysfunctional and broken families, families where disharmony, discord and selfishness rule, that love may replace all that is negative, we pray.
Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions….we pray.
Published on: 30-12-2023
Fourth Sunday Of Advent
For our Pope the chief shepherd, our bishops and priests: that through their ministry and example they may always make Christ present in our everyday life, we pray.
For families: that being the basic structure of society, they may strive to build bonds of closeness, understanding, sharing and caring for one another, we pray.
For those responsible for making decisions: that being open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit, they may always seek God’s will first in every situation of life, we pray.
For Christians everywhere: that having experienced the newness that Christ brings by his birth, we may be shining lights in a darkened world, we pray.
Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions….we pray.
Published on: 23-12-2023
Third Sunday of Advent
For the Holy Mother Church and all her leaders and faithful; may we live and fulfil our mission in a spirit of participation and communion, as the Synod has exhorted us, we pray.
For the spirit of true joy: let us recognise that true joy is the result of sincere repentance and indwelling of God, we pray.
That we may be freed from all traces of selfishness, greed and fear, so that we may love one another in a spirit of freedom and joy, we pray.
For the gift of healing of body and spirit; may all of us experience the forgiving, consoling and healing presence of the Lord during this Advent and be ready to welcome Christ the Saviour everyday, we pray.
Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions….we pray.
Published on: 16-12-2023
Second Sunday of Advent
For our Holy Father, the Pope, bishops, priests and all who exercise the service of leadership in the Church: that the Lord may grant them the grace to carry out their mission in faithfulness to His commandments, we pray.
For world leaders: that through goodwill and cooperation they may strive to put an end to war and violence and establish a world order of peace and justice, we pray.
For Christians all over the world: that they may be able to bear witness to the abiding presence of the Lord in their midst through their life, attitudes and actions, we pray.
For all of us participating in this Eucharist: that we may be effective witnesses to the values of the gospel, sharing our faith and hope with people in our society, we pray.
Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions….we pray.
Published on: 09-12-2023
First Sunday Of Advent (B)
That our Holy Father, bishops, priests and religious may be living icons of God’s soothing presence in this troubled world and that they help their flock to grow in greater awareness of God’s unconditional love for them, we pray.
For those who are faithfully striving to cultivate a deeper awareness of God’s presence by way of verbal prayer, mental prayer and the prayer of the heart, that they may be rewarded with love, joy and peace, flowing from the Holy Trinity, we pray.
For those who are groping in the darkness of ignorance, depression, rejection, violence and lethargy, that they may be given courage and strength to overcome all opposition and discouragement. We pray.
For all of us, during this season of Advent, we may seriously reflect on the second coming of Jesus and constantly prepare ourselves to receive him with joy when he comes, we pray.
Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions….we pray.
Published on: 02-12-2023
Christ the King
That we may submit ourselves to the authority of our Holy Father, our bishops and priests as they lead us to the Good Shepherd Jesus through their teaching and their works of mercy, we pray.
That those who are in authority in our families, in our society, in the Church and in our country be faithful to their calling and help establish the kingdom of God in this world, we pray.
That the charitable institutions, organisations, and religious congregations may be encouraged and appreciated to serve Jesus in the poor and the needy, we pray.
That we may be able to recognise Jesus’ hidden presence in those who are suffering due to hunger, thirst, homelessness, sickness, persecution and imprisonment and that we may serve them with our whole heart, we pray.
Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions.
Published on: 25-11-2023
Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
For the Holy Father, all the bishops, clergy and religious that the special vocation they have received along with the power and authority invested in them may be fruitfully and effectively used as faithful stewards for God’s glory, we pray.
For Christians all over the world that they may rise up from their indifference and be vigilant and active in fulfilling their God-given responsibilities just as St Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to stay alert, sober and work hard, we pray.
For the world leaders that they may recognise the precious resources God has generously given to each nation and be productive and fruitful in administering them to reach the benefits to every person in need, we pray.
For our children and youth whose participation is vital for the growth of the Church That they may recognise the God-given talents in them and put them to the best use for the good of society and the Church, we pray.
Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions.
Published on: 18-11-2023
Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
For all the leaders and faithful in the Church, that we may keep our eyes fixed on the Lord and welcome his presence with lighted lams in the synodal spirit of participation, communion and mission. We pray.
For all nations and communities, that they may work for peace and mutual understanding rejecting all mistrust, violence and terrorism, we pray.
For parents, catechists and educators that they may help those in their care to grow in their faith and discover what is truly important in life, we pray.
For all of us taking part in this sacred liturgy, that nourished by the Eucharistic Lord we may remain vigilant, awake and alert in waiting for our final meeting with the Lord, we pray.
Let us pause in silence now and pray for our personal intentions.
Published on: 11-11-2023