CELEBRANT: Wherever Jesus went he brought deliverance and wholeness.  Let us pray for the healing of the world.

 

LEADER:

We pray for preachers and scholars of the Word of God, that they may make the good news resound to the ends of the earth.

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Loving God, hear us                           R. Loving God, hear our prayer.

 

We pray for the people of God, that Word of God Sunday will inspire them to read the scriptures prayerfully and put them into practice.

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We pray for all celebrating lunar New Year this week, that family festivities will renew them in body, mind and spirit.

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We pray for those effected by the fires in Perth.  May those who are suffering be given all possible support.

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Loving God, hear us                           R. Loving God, hear our prayer.

 

We pray for parents and citizens seeking to make the internet a safe space for children and the vulnerable, that their concerns will lead to more ethical digital world.

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We pray for nurses and carers, that they will tend to the sick with compassion and find fulfilment in this essential human service.

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Loving God, hear us                           R. Loving God, hear our prayer.

 

We pray for all who face financial ruin as a result of border closures and travel restrictions, that they may receive the support they need to move into a new future.

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We pray for pastoral associates in parishes around Australia, that they will engage in their ministry of care with the joy of the Gospel.

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Loving God, hear us                           R. Loving God, hear our prayer.

 

We pray for all who remain separated from loved ones who are sick and dying, that they will find ways to assure them of their affection and love.

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We pray for the recently deceased Johannes Melis, Lawrence Kavanagh, Duncan Craw, Nancy Van Zelst and for those whose anniversary of death occurs around this time Kevin McGrath, Jean O’Keaffe, John Fowler, Ruth McKie, Jack Douglas, Sr Mary Bonaventure Foley, Father O’Farrell, Adele Henderson, Michael Miller, Stan, Albert, Geoff and Kevin Hyland.

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Loving God, hear us                           R. Loving God, hear our prayer.

 

CELEBRANT: Mighty and merciful God, by the Spirit of Jesus you deliver us from sin and death.  Help us to walk always as children of light.  We ask this through Christ our Lord.