INTERCESSIONS FEASTS OF OUR LADY
Prepared by Mgr Robert McDonald of Fochabers.
Celebrant Today on this feast of Our Lady (……………..) we unite our prayers with her and confidently place our needs before God our Father.
Reader We pray for the Church that its leaders may continue to proclaim the glories of Mary and preach devotion in her honour.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer
Let us pray that like Mary we may be open to God’s word
and respond to it with generosity of heart.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer
We pray for families that in moments of trial and disappointment they may look to Mary for encouragement and help.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer
We pray for the sick, the lonely, the homeless. May the thought of Mary as she stood at the foot of the cross lift up their minds and hearts and give them comfort.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer
We pray for the departed; our relatives and friends who have gone before us.
May they enjoy the company of Mary in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer
We pause a moment and pray for our own intentions. (pause)
Lord in your mercy Hear our prayer
Celebrant: God our Father, in union with Mary, we place these petitions before you, confident that you will answer them through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen.