A new prayer of intercession every week. Use these bidding prayers in your parish at Mass or in your own personal prayer.
2 November
We pray for our community; following the example of the saints, may we work for peace and hunger for what is right so that our words and actions always point to Jesus. Lord, in your mercy...
26 October
We pray for world leaders, that God might grant them the wisdom to make just decisions that lead to peace, and the compassion to take practical action for those in most need. Lord, in your mercy...
19 October
We pray for the Church; may God strengthen and inspire all Christians to witness to the joy of the gospel and share Christ's hope and healing. Lord, in your mercy...
12 October
We pray for our community; that we may be grateful for what we have, willing to share with others and ready to challenge injustice so all people may share in the gifts of the earth. Lord, in your mercy...
5 October
We pray for migrants and refugees; that they may find places of welcome and safety. Lord, in your mercy...
28 September
We pray for the work of CAFOD in supporting our neighbours who are experiencing poverty and injustice. May the grace of God inspire us all to come together to build a better world. Lord, in your mercy...
21 September
We pray for our community. May we be grateful for all that we have, willing to share with others and ready to challenge injustice so all people may share in the gifts of the earth. Lord, in your mercy...
14 September
We pray for all parts of the world suffering from conflict and violence, remembering especially the people of Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine. May God turn hearts towards peace and guide world leaders to work for justice and reconciliation. Lord, in your mercy...
7 September
We pray for those affected by the earthquake in Afghanistan. May God give them strength and hope and may they receive the practical help they need. Lord, in your mercy...
31 August
We pray for an end to the growing spiral of violence in Gaza and the Holy Land, and to the suffering inflicted on its peoples; that the captives be freed, the hungry fed and sheltered, and the wounded healed. Lord in your mercy…
Prayer taken from the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales, who ask that we pray this weekend for an end to this war, and peace, with justice for both Palestinians and Israelis.
24 August
We pray for the leaders of the world: that they may work together towards just and lasting peace, so that all people may live free from the fear of violence and conflict. Lord, in your mercy...
17 August
We pray for the safety and well-being of humanitarian workers around the world as they respond to emergencies and conflicts. May we work together to build a better world where all people can live with dignity and security. Lord, in your mercy...
10 August
We pray for all those affected by violence, political unrest, storms, floods and fires. May God grant us wisdom to care for each other and our common home, so that all people may live in safety and flourish. Lord, in your mercy...
3 August
We pray for world leaders: that they recognise the dignity of all people and seek peace, justice and the common good. Lord, in your mercy...
27 July
We pray for all grandparents and older adults, that they may be valued and appreciated. Lord, in your mercy...
20 July
We pray for migrants and refugees; that they may find places of welcome and safety. Lord, in your mercy...
13 July
We pray for our community; that, following the example of the Good Samaritan, we may recognise that all people are our neighbours and act with compassion and justice. Lord, in your mercy...
6 July
We pray for the millions of people around the world impacted by the global debt crisis. May we have the hope and courage to work together for a better world where all people have what they need to flourish. Lord, in your mercy…
29 June
We pray for Pope Leo, and for all those in positions of leadership. May God grant them the gifts they need to lead with wisdom, courage and love. Lord, in your mercy...
22 June
We pray for the Church; united and strengthened by the Eucharist, may the Body of Christ grow in love and compassion. Lord, in your mercy....
15 June
We pray for our parish community; that our lives will consistently bear witness to the love found at the heart of the Holy Trinity. Lord, in your mercy...
8 June
We pray for world leaders: that the Holy Spirit may open their eyes to injustice and guide them to speak out for what is right and take action to build a better future. Lord, in your mercy…
1 June
We pray for the Church: that all the followers of Jesus may grow in unity and love. Lord, in your mercy....
25 May
We pray for the people of Sudan, as they face conflict and hunger: that through God’s grace and our actions they may know peace and receive the practical support that they need. Lord, in your mercy…
18 May
We pray for our own faith community; that we may strive to imitate Jesus’ love by responding generously to those in need and challenging injustice, so all people may share in the gifts of the earth. Lord, in your mercy....
11 May
We pray for Pope Leo XIV and for all who lead and serve in the Church. May they be strengthened by the Spirit, as they seek to follow the example of the Good Shepherd. Lord, in your mercy....
4 May
We pray for the Church, as the Cardinals prepare to gather to elect a new Pope. May all involved be open to the Spirit and filled with wisdom and courage. Lord, in your mercy...
27 April
We pray for Pope Francis; giving thanks for his life and ministry, we entrust him with confidence to God's love. May he rest in peace. Lord, in your mercy...
20 April
We pray for peace in our world: that the Risen Lord may lead us to new life and hope, bringing an end to the violence and devastation that so many people face. Lord, in your mercy...
13 April
We pray for the Church and for the world: that God may grant us all the gifts of courage, compassion and hope, even in the most challenging of times. Lord, in your mercy...
6 April
We pray for those affected by the earthquake in Myanmar. May God give them strength and hope and may they receive the practical help they need. Lord, in your mercy...
30 March
We pray for world leaders: that the Holy Spirit may move them to work for peace and reconciliation between all peoples, for we are one family, made in the image of God. Lord, in your mercy....
23 March
We pray for our parish community: that in this time of Lent, we may be inspired to renew our relationship with God and with one another. In this way may we bear fruit and be signs of hope in our world. Lord, in your mercy...
16 March
We pray for our brothers and sisters, who do not have enough food: that together with them we may seek to build a world transformed, which reflects the true glory of God. Lord, in your mercy...
9 March
As we recall Jesus time in the desert, we pray for all those who face difficult living conditions in our world today that they may know the joy of God's presence and find strength and support as they work towards their hopes for the future. Lord, in your mercy...
2 March
We pray for Pope Francis; may God’s healing love touch and strengthen him. Lord, in your mercy...
23 February
We pray for the Church. May all Christians be slow to condemn, quick to forgive and generous in responding with compassion to those in need. Lord, in your mercy...
16 February
We pray for all who suffer injustice or discrimination on the grounds of their race, language, or culture. May the dignity of all people be upheld and the whole human family united in bonds of love. Lord, in your mercy...
9 February
We pray victims of violence and war, remembering especially the people of Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. May the ways of reconciliation, justice and peace prevail. Lord, in your mercy...
2 February
We pray for all nations. May the light of Christ renew our world in hope, establishing justice and bringing people together in solidarity and peace. Lord, in your mercy...
26 January
We pray for the Church; that, nourished by and faithful to God's Word, all Christians may witness to the Good News of Jesus Christ. Lord, in your mercy....
19 January
We pray for an end to violence; that God will turn hearts towards peace and guide all who are working for justice and reconciliation. Lord, in your mercy...
12 January
We pray for our community; that God may pour out his Spirit on us, renewing the grace of our baptism, so that our words and actions may always witness to Jesus. Lord, in your mercy...
5 January
We pray for the Church; as we begin this Jubilee Year, may our hearts be filled with hope and our eyes fixed on Jesus, our guiding light. Lord, in your mercy...
Intercessions for peace