Migrant and Refugee Sunday

PRIEST: Our faith appears to contradict the wisdom of the world today; the reward for all who answer the call is eternal life in Christ Jesus. We ask the Lord to strengthen our faith today.

READER: Let us pray for Christian men and women in every corner of the earth. In God’s infinite love we have each been called to work in the world with honesty and justice. Let us pray that, we may be united in God’s love and compassion. Lord in your Mercy, Hear our prayer.

Let us pray for those forced from their homes and land, people in desperate hope for safety and a new life. May we see in them brothers and sisters in need. Lord in your Mercy, Hear our prayer.

We pray or all those suffering the evils of violence, terror, and slavery. May those responsible and those with the power have a change of heart and help the poorest in society. Lord in your Mercy, Hear our prayer.

Let us pray for missionaries and for the people they serve in God’s vineyard. May their work and witness be fruitful. Lord in your Mercy, Hear our prayer.

We pray for all those who are working for understanding and tolerance in our multi-faith multi-ethnic world. May we, members of this Catholic community, take the lead in building bridges of friendship and understanding with people of other faiths in our neighbourhood.

Lord in your Mercy, Hear our prayer.

Let us pray for our religious, political and civil leadership. That their ambitions may be for the growth and benefit of the people they are called to serve. Lord in your Mercy, Hear our prayer.

Let us pray for all who are sick, those in hospital and those who are housebound. We remember especially the sick of our own families wherever they may be. Lord in your Mercy, Hear our prayer.

Let us pray for those who have died through sickness, accident or violence. May they find the fullness of life in Christ. Lord in your Mercy, Hear our prayer.

Let us pray all who mourn, may they find the compassion and love of our loving Father. Lord in your Mercy, Hear our prayer.

Now let us pray for a few moments in silence for our own needs and intentions.

Let us ask Mary the Mother of the Lord to pray with us: Hail Mary…

PRIEST: Almighty and ever-living God. As we share in this Eucharist together, increase our hope in the Resurrection. We ask this through Christ Jesus our Lord. AMEN