Friday, March 3, 2023

Prayers of the faithful - feast of St Patrick - 17 March 2023

Lord Jesus - you bring us justice. 

Christ Jesus - you bring us hope. 

Lord Jesus - you bring us love.  

Priest: As we journey through Lent, we pause to keep the feast of Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. We praise God the creator, who sustained Patrick and who sustains the Church in good times and bad. 

1. That the leaders of our Church may have the courage and wisdom of St Patrick.  

2. That those who are struggling on their journey may know the love and support of the Christian Community wherever they may be. 

3. That peace and reconciliation may grow here in our country and throughout the world. 

4. That we in our actions and our prayers may reach out to the most vulnerable and defenseless in our society. We pray that we may all reflect the Gospel of Life in our words and our actions.  

5. That the stranger in our midst be treated with dignity and respect.  

6. For the sick and shut-in and the repose of the souls of the faithful departed. 

7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts.  

Priest: God of truth and beauty, you look after us through our ups and downs through life.  Always keep your flock in your care. We present these prayers through your son Jesus Christ Our Lord forever and ever.  Amen. 

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