Daily Intercessions 31/01/10 - the Archdiocese of Adelaide

General Intercessions
Sunday 31 st January 2010
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Celebrant:
St Paul has written in praise of love,
a precious gift which gives life and hope to people.
1. May the Church in every place
reveal the love of Christ to others
in the way in which Christians love one another
and treat all people with respect.
Lord, hear us.
2. May Christians who are denied religious freedom
especially in India, China, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia,
Nepal, Iraq and Afghanistan find hope in Jesus
who faced the rejection of his own people.
Lord, hear us.
3. May each one of us be renewed in our love for family and friends,
knowing that love endures all things and does not come to an end,
and in that love reach out to those is need.
Lord, hear us.
4. May the priests who minister in the parishes of the Eastern Deanery
of the Archdiocese, deepen their commitment to being preachers of the
Word during this Year for Priests:
Fathers John Vildzius, Michael Brennan, Ike Bonje, James Honner, Paul
Mullins, Paul Fyfe, Joseph O’Mara, Mario van Antwerpen, Tiernama
Doherty and Patrick Cooper.
Lord, hear us.
5. May the efforts to bring safe drinking water and nourishing food
to the people of Haiti secure their well bring and increase their strength
for the task ahead of rebuilding their lives and country.
Lord, hear us.
6. May those who have died along as preachers and witnesses to the Word
of God, along with our relatives, friends and parishioners find life in
heaven.
We remember. . . .
Lord, hear us.
Celebrant:
Father,
you have given your Son to us
to be our wisdom,

our virtue,
our holiness
and our freedom.
Fill us with his Holy Spirit
now, and for ever.
Monday 1 st February 2008
(St Brigid of Ireland)
Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Celebrant:
Jesus has shown his power over the forces of evil
and by his word bought calm to a tormented man.
1. May those whose mental illness
leads them to inflict injuries upon themselves,
find that medical and emotional support
which will alleviate their distress. Lord, hear us.
2. May those who work with severely mentally ill people
be filled with courage and compassion,
and always show respect for those in their care.
Lord, hear us.
3. May our Federal and State Governments work together to
develop the best possible support for people living with mental illness,
recognizing their various needs. Lord, hear us.
4. May parents of children – young, teenage and adults – with mental illness,
find the support and relief they need through governments, Churches,
and community organizations working together.
Lord, hear us.
5. May families torn apart by hatred, abuse and violence, find in the
dignified response of King David to his own son’s hatred, a model
for themselves and their families. Lord, hear us.
6. May those who honour St Brigid as patron: the people of Kilburn and
Beachport, the students and staff of St Brigid’s Schools at Kilburn and
Evaston, and the people of Ireland, be strengthened in their faith in Christ.
Lord, hear us.
Celebrant:
Father, you have shown us the wonders of your love
through your Son, Jesus Christ. Keep us safe from all harm
and help us grow in grace
through Christ our Lord.

Tuesday 2 nd February 2008
The Presentation of the Lord
World Day of Prayer for the Consecrated Life
Celebrant:
Jesus Christ is the light to enlighten the pagans
and the glory of his people Israel.
Through him we pray to the Father of Mercies.
1. May every person, baptised into Christ,
carry in their hearts the light of faith.
Lord, hear us.
2. May those who have dedicated themselves to Jesus Christ
through the Consecrated Life, rejoice in him
and show his love to others.
Lord, hear us.
3. May the religious women and men in the Archdiocese of Adelaide
be richly blessed this day as they serve the people
of our local Church with great generosity.
Lord, hear us.
4. May the retired religious in the Archdiocese
nourish the life of our local Church through their prayer,
voluntary works and the wisdom of their years.
Lord, hear us.
5. May God grant the grace of vocation to the Consecrated Life
to young women and men, so that with hearts of integrity
they can witness to his self dedication. Lord, hear us.
6. May today’s World Wetlands Day, with its theme: Biodiversity
and Climate Change, alert us to our responsibilities to care for this planet.
Lord, hear us.
Celebrant:
Father, when at last you come to call us,
let us go in peace, for through eyes of faith
we have seen your salvation,
Jesus Christ, who is Lord, for ever and ever.
Wednesday 3 th February 2009
(St Blaise)
Wednesday Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Celebrant:
From the beginning of Jesus’ ministry he met with
opposition, yet he continued in a spirit of trust and hope.

1. May those who teach the Gospel in situations of danger,
always be filled with the courage and strength of Jesus.
Lord, hear us.
2. May priests who see that the Gospel they preach is rejected
or treated with indifference, not loose heart, but in this Year for Priests,
continue to live out their vocation as teachers of the word.
Lord, hear us.
3. May each of us carry our daily cross with dignity
since suffering is part of our training helping us to mature
in the Christian life, producing the fruits of peace and goodness.
Lord, hear us.
4. May we receive the grace of repentance, as did King David,
And trust in the mercy of God as we strive to reform our lives.
Lord, hear us.
5. May the prayers of St Blaise, bishop and martyr, assist all who suffer
illness or diseases of the throat.
6. May the medical services for the injured people of Haiti be increased
through international aid and the skills of volunteer doctors and nurses.
Lord, hear us.
Celebrant:
Father,
let your everlasting kindness
bless all people
through Christ our Lord.
Thursday 4 th February
Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Celebrant:
Sisters and brothers, as we recall Jesus gathering the Twelve
around him to assist in the ministry of preaching and
healing. we pray for those who continue their ministry in the
Church.
1. We pray for our Archbishop Philip, Emeritus Archbishop, Leonard
and all of our Diocesan and Religious priests, that in this Year for Priests,
their ministry may be one of healing, uniting, and teaching the people.
Lord, hear us.
2. We pray for all who work with bishops
in a collaborative ministry,
that their witness to Christ may be loving and wide reaching.

Lord, hear us.
3. We pray for missionaries, that they may not be burdened with
unnecessary material possessions, but with glad hearts reveal the
compassionate face of Christ to the people they serve.
Lord, hear us.
4. We pray for fathers that as they prepare for their deaths they may
Bless their children as did David bless his son Solomon, so that faith and
love is passed from generation to generation.
Lord, hear us.
5. We pray for the Church in Haiti, that with the death of so many priests
and religious and the destruction of churches and schools, the people will
draw closer to each with support and encouragement.
Lord, hear us.
Celebrant:
Lord our God,
you are our ruler, the one who gives strength
in the face of adversity, who sustains us in love
through Christ our Lord.
Friday 5 th February 2009
St Agatha
4 th Week in Ordinary Time
Celebrant:
Sisters and brothers, the story of the martyrdom of St John
the Baptist shows his courage in stark contrast to the evil
desires of Herod and Herodias.
1. We pray for those who manipulate other people
for their own ambition, that they may come to respect the dignity
of others without fear or favour.
Lord, hear us.
2. We pray for those who are treated unjustly or cruelty,
that they may retain their sense of self-worth
and act with dignity throughout their ordeal.
Lord, hear us.
3. We pray for a good spirit in our Church community,
so that we may love one another like brothers and sisters,
and remember to welcome strangers warmly.
Lord, hear us.
4. We pray for those who are in prison,

especially those who are tortured or are being badly treated as political
prisoners that justice may prevail. Lord, hear us.
5. We pray for our ancestors and honour their memory, giving thanks for all
the good they did, just as the writer of Ecclesiasticus honoured the
memory of King David. Lord, hear us.
6. We pray for all who honour St Agatha as patron:
the people of Arthurton and bell-founders,
that they may be of good faith and hope. Lord, hear us.
Celebrant:
Lord, you are our light and our salvation.
Help us at all times
and keep us faithful to Jesus Christ,
who is Lord, for ever and ever.
Saturday 6 th February
St Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs of Japan
Fourth Week of Ordinary Time
Celebrant:
Dear friends,
the compassion of Jesus for the crowds
continues to inspire the Church
to have a love and concern for all peoples.
1. That the Church in her members
may work for the welfare of all people
of every race, religion and culture
by promoting justice with mercy.
Lord, hear us.
2. That we, like Jesus, may find that quiet place
where we can be alone with the Father in prayer.
Lord, hear us.
3. That we may keep on doing good works
and sharing our blessings
with those who are struggling.
Lord, hear us.
4. That the work of restoring and maintaining peace between the Israeli’s
and the Palestinians may continue with steadfastness, patience and
respect. Lord, hear us.
5. That wise people will be able to resolve the terrible situations in

Iraq and Afghanistan. Lord, hear us.
6. We pray for the Church in Japan, that the witness of St Paul Miki
and his companions, may enliven it to speak to the culture of the land, so
that the Gospel can be more clearly understood.
Lord, hear us.
Celebrant:
Shepherd King, guide us along the right path
by your goodness and kindness bring us to your house
where you reign for ever and ever.