Daily Intercessions 30/10/11 - the Archdiocese of Adelaide

Sunday 30 th October 2011Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary TimeCelebrant:Jesus calls on us to live what we believe,to be sincere in our faith,to be humble in our prayer.1. May Pope Benedict, our Archbishop Philip,and all our priests and deaconsteach us the gospel of Jesus with humility and devotion.Lord, hear us.2. May each one of us be sincere in our faith,so that there is always harmony between what we believeand how we live.Lord, hear us.3. May Christians everywhere follow the example of Jesusand be servants of those in need.Lord, hear us.4. May the people of Libya be guided by the Holy Spiritand they seek to reshape their country so that there is freedom ofreligion, protection of all citizens, and a government which acts withjustice.Lord, hear us.5. May the people of Thailand experience a sense of solidarityas they cope with overwhelming flooding, ensuring thatthose in danger or need are cared for.Lord, hear us.6. MayLord, hear us7. May those who lived believing in the gospel of Jesusbe received in the heavenly home.We remember . . .Lord, hear us.Celebrant:In silence and with peacewe bring our hearts to you, O Lord,for all our hope is in you.Through Christ our Lord.

Monday 31 st OctoberThirty-first Week in Ordinary TimeCelebrant:The hospitality which Christ offers to us in every Eucharistis to mark the life of his disciples as well,so that we show a special care for the poor and needy ofour time.1. May the grace of unity be granted to all Christians,so that we can share together at the one table of the Lord.Lord, hear us.2. May there be in our parish a genuine spirit of hospitalityin which we warmly welcome new parishioners and visitors.Lord, hear us.3, May all who work within the hospitality industrycarry out their responsibilities with cheerfulness.Lord, hear us.4. May those who offer hospitality to the poor and needy throughthe Hutt Street Centre, Fred’s Van of the St Vincent de Paul Society,Catherine House, St Louise Place, Coolock House and the AdelaideDay Centre, do so with joy and kindness.Lord, hear us.5. May parents who worry about the faith of their family members reallybelieve St Paul’s conviction: God never takes back his gifts or revokeshis choice.Lord, hear us.Celebrant:Gracious God,in you is to be found a true and lasting peace.We place all our hope in youthrough Christ our Lord.

Tuesday 1 st NovemberSolemnity of All SaintsCelebrant:God’s love has raised to glorythose who were faithful unto death,and given them an everlasting share in his holiness.1. May the Saints who embraced povertyteach us to use wisely the things of earthand to love the things of heaven.Lord, hear us.2. May the Saints who were gentle and mercifulshow us how to be tolerant and understanding of others.Lord, hear us.3. May the Saints who carried grief in their hearts with dignity,intercede on behalf of those who mourn at this time.Lord, hear us.4. May the Saints who were pure of heart,inspire people to seek personal integrityin all their relationships.Lord, hear us.5. May the Saints who had a passion for justicemove people of goodwill to work together for the common goodso as to alleviate poverty, suffering and despair.Lord, hear us.6. May the Saints who were the makers of peace,be signs that in the midst of the violence of our times,peace is always possible.Lord, hear us.Celebrant:Gracious God,you are glorified in Mary and all your Saints.May they intercede on our behalfso that your mercy, justice and peacereigns in the hearts of all.Grant this through Christ our Lord.

Friday 2 nd NovemberCommemoration of All SoulsCelebrant:Today we pray for all those who have died, and who nowawait entry into the loving presence of God.1. That the departed members of our familiesmay rest from their labours,so that their good deeds may go with them.Lord, hear us.2. That the departed members of our parish communitywho have shared in the Eucharist,may now sit at the heavenly banquet.Lord, hear us.3. That those who have died unloved, unknown or un-mourned,may now experience the loving embrace of God.Lord, hear us4. That those who are the victims of warmay enter into the abiding peace of Christ.Lord, hear us.5. That those who took their own livesmay experience the unconditional mercy of God.Lord, hear us.6. That those who died through accidents or natural disastersmay live in that place of no more pain or sadness.Lord, hear us.Celebrant:Heavenly God,grant eternal rest to all who have diedand bless with your comfort and peace to all who mourn.We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Thursday 3 rd NovemberSt Martin de PorresThirty-First Week in Ordinary TimeCelebrant:St Paul’s words that we belong to the Lord in life and indeath are appropriate as we remember the Holy Soulsduring November.1. We pray for each other that our lives, lived in faith and with charity, mayhave a good influence on others.Lord, hear us.2. We pray that we may resist the temptation to treat others with contemptor pass judgement on them.Lord, hear us.3. We pray for the Church that she may be a community which is open toothers, offering them the forgiveness of Jesus.Lord, hear us.4. We pray for all who seek the support of St Martin de Porres: the priestsand the people of Hallet Cove Parish and the students and staff of theirschool, along with people of mixed race, and those who work for socialjustice, that they may experience the power of his prayer.Lord, hear us.5. We pray for the people of Mallala and Minlaton, as they honour theirpatron, St Malachy, today that they may deepen their faith in Christ.Lord, hear us.Celebrant:Lord God,as we search for you in our daily livesmay our hearts rejoice in yournever failing kindness and love.We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Friday 4 th NovemberThirty-First Week in Ordinary TimeCelebrant:We pray for the Church, that she may preach Christ’sGood News all over the world1. May missionaries around the world be like Paul,and preach the Gospel of to the utmost of their capacity. JesusLord, hear us.2. May people who have never heard of Jesus be given the opportunity tohear his word and come to know him through faith.Lord, hear us.3. May the Holy Spirit enrich all of us with wisdom so that wecan take our place in the world with integrity.Lord, hear us4. May heklp come to the people of East Africa continuing to sufferbecause of drought and famine.Lord, hear us.5. May those trying to rebuild their lives and homes after war an naturaldisasters, receive help from governments and aid organizations, andencouragement from friends.Lord, hear us.6 May catechists and catechumens, who honour St CharlesBorremeo as patron, advance in faith and embrace Jesus Christ astheir Lord and Saviour.Lord, hear us.Celebrant:Lord, as we pray for the peace of the earthlyJerusalem, bring us together in the heavenly Jerusalemwhere you are praised by all the angels and saintsthrough Christ our Lord.

Saturday 5 th NovemberThirty-First Week in Ordinary TimeCelebrant:St Paul speaks warmly to his friendswho were his co-workers in the name of the Lord.We pray for the same spirit in the Church today.1. That across the Archdiocese there may be a good spirit ofcooperation and friendship between and among our Archbishop,priests, deacons, religious and lay faithful.Lord, hear us.2. That in our parish we may value the contribution of each person,and rejoice in the many gifts which the Spirit gives for a commonpurpose.Lord, hear us3. That we may, in all the circumstances of our lives, give glory to Godthrough Jesus Christ.Lord, hear us.4. That those who are not to be trusted with money, or who arewasteful through gambling, may be guided by the Holy Spirit to bemore responsible.Lord, hear us.5. May God bless with his peace all who have a right to our prayers,those for whom we have promised to pray for and for all who needour prayers.Lord, hear us.Celebrant:Gracious God,help us to conduct all of our affairs with honour,so that justice prevails in all circumstances.Grant this through Christ our Lord.