Prayer 1

On this Home Mission Sunday, may the joy of the Gospel permeate all parts of our lives, that we can respond more fully to Jesus’ call to evangelise and bring hope to all those we encounter.

Prayer 2

We pray for all who work to evangelise our local communities, that through the ‘Joy of the Gospel’ they can continue their efforts to bring people closer to Jesus, making our Church a place where people can flourish through the work of your Holy Spirit.   

Prayer 3

We pray on this Home Mission Sunday that ‘the joy of the Gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus’*, within our Church and for those yet to know the Lord. May the Holy Spirit guide each person to open their hearts to be renewed by the graces of the Lord’s work in their lives.

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Intercessions

Priest

Mary proclaims, ‘My soul glorifies the Lord.’
We too glorify the Lord as we bring to him our needs,
knowing that he will hear us. 

A Deacon or Reader continues 

For the Church, that through the proclamation of the Gospel,
she will transform the structures of society from within,
forging paths to a greater humanity. 
Lord, in your mercy. 

R. Hear our prayer. 

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For scientists and developers of new technologies,
that their work will enable positive steps in promoting the common good
and in enabling peace and prosperity for all.
Lord, in your mercy.  

R. Hear our prayer. 

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For the dignity of all people,
that every person may know the profound value of human life 
and that God has willed and called each one of us into being. 
Lord, in your mercy.  

R. Hear our prayer. 

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For human life,
that knowing the love of God we respect and love each and everyone without exception,
from conception to natural death.
Lord, in your mercy.  

R. Hear our prayer. 

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For all who suffer persecution or oppression,
that all may enjoy true freedom.
Lord, in your mercy.  

R. Hear our prayer. 

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For the world’s government and leaderships,
that the supreme value of human rights be found in all parts of the world,
grounded in the common dignity of every person.
Lord, in your mercy.  

R. Hear our prayer. 

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Priest 

God our loving Father, hear our prayers. 
Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
help us to be enlightened by God’s word, to read the signs of the times
and to seeks new ways for us all build a more humane and fraternal society.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. 

R. Amen. 

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