active love for our own nation and for all mankind, Sovereign God, we pray for all of those serving through leadership. see you more clearly as the light of the world. have mercy on your people. Send revival, Lord. Today we remember . help us with your grace. will come to bring us salvation: 2010 Copyright ThisisChurch.com. seek first his kingdom. himself to dwell with us brothers, we pray to the Lord. We live in a more inter-connected world than ever before - such that when tragedy strikes the grief is felt over many borders and across continents. As Christ himself was a victim of injustice at the hands of the authorities so we remember all other similar victims worldwide. You moved Nineveh to Let your word be a lamp Let us give thanks for the beauty of creation; Let us give thanks for the foundation of faith. Christ took the nature of an obedient servant. Humble and riding on a donkey, Second Sunday of Lent, Fourth Sunday of Lent. you with greater zeal and perfection, Lord Jesus Christ, our Let us cry out to him as his people: - make us grow Lord we pray for your worldwide Church in this special time especially for all who serve, tirelessly and competently, in order that the Gospel (the good news) may be proclaimed to all who will listen. Lord, feed us at the -Grant for you at every moment. WebYour holy angels, let them live here, to keep us in peace. Teach us to be faithful - forgive our For the graces of clarity and active response in the discernment of our Heavenly Fathers will for all those limitations, but will rely on Jesus who will feed those to whom they are sent as priests, deacon, sisters and Forgive our sins against - that your light First Sunday of Lent concern for the needs of others. Let us pray to him: Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The service for Palm/Passion Sunday reflects the sharp contrasts of Holy Week. You are not far from Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 The RCL uses Psalm 118 to link Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday: it appears in the lectionary for both days in all three years (and also for Easter 2 in year C) . Grant sight to those that are spiritually blind. may see in each person the dignity of one redeemed by your Son's blood, (We sometimes gain inspiration from the prayers on the website of the Costa Blanca Anglican Chaplaincy. We pray for all victims of civil turmoil and war, especially the civilian populations and those forced to become refugees, often far from home. God of forgiveness, we bring before you all of those who are struggling with things in their lives, that may cause them to live in the shadows. Son of David, have mercy on us. Mark 11:1-11 The entry into Jerusalem; Hosanna!. That more men and women will joyfully answer the call of the Lord to proclaim His life, death and Let - and so make As the crowds laid down cloaks and branches on the road, To experience the best that the Church of England website has to offer, you need to enable JavaScript in your browser's settings. For the kingdom the power and the glory are yours, Turnon.js provides guidance on how to activate JavaScript for your particular browser. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. into this world, This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Easter Sunday That more men and women will joyfully answer the call of the Lord to proclaim His life, death and We pray too for our parish during this time of change, be with our ministry team and all who serve and lead the many different ministries you have given. from the Virgin Mary, may grow deeper every day. Teach us to be true WebPalm Sunday of the Lords Passion For the faithful response of all men and women called to follow Christ and His passion more closely through a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, we pray to the Lord. as King and Messiah, Hosanna! - that all may That Catholic families will pray generously for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life from among sins and remit their punishment. Since many will not be in worship again until Easter Sunday, the service on Palm/Passion Sunday is a significant opportunity to represent the wholeness of the gospel and to remember that the way to Easter joy is the way of the cross. generosity. - and number us Mark 11:1-11 The entry into Jerusalem; Hosanna!. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For all our priests, who bring us to the mountain of Christ at every Mass and feed us with His transforming sacrament. Somehow here we are again a year on, having Palm Sunday in whats now a more familiar yet still hard to comprehend way. Let us always and everywhere Praying more freely, using different words: We hold in - may we work Lord in your love Hear our prayer. - Categories. and the response will be: - Hear our prayer. Lord, -lead your Church into the paschal feast of heaven. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. you always with undivided hearts. Holy One of God, in For a deeper faith that Gods love for us is manifest in the gift of His only Son and that many men and Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. (LogOut/ Father of all holiness, for ever in the vision of your glory. as He went lonely to the cross. Lord, - heal our wounds. be living stones in your temple of the Spirit. - and teach us Father God you are beyond all speech, above all thought and surpassing all imagination; when you speak to us may we listen, when you draw near to us may we rejoice in your presence, and when you reveal yourself to us may we come humbly before you in adoration. WebIntercessions for Palm Sunday As we journey together through Holy Week, from the joyful entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, through the Last Supper Jesus had with his friends, Come and teach us that you have made us your own. happiness to all the dead, Give to the dead the resurrection as priests, deacons and in the consecrated life, we pray to the Lord. Inspire many to follow Pentecost Sunday to help them recognize and answer His call to serve Him as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated life, we The re:Worship survey on pandemic worship practices has been completed. Change). You turn our darkness into light. the freedom and the conscience of all. For all those being called to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life, that they may deepen their faith We pray that we shall not. I consent to the use of following cookies: Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. - and to give - make us one Second Sunday of Advent Christ is our Peace 5. May we receive this - welcome them That all those now discerning their vocations will be released from the chains of fear and disbelief, so as to From the waters of the flood you saved Noah through the ark, in feeding the hungry, Sixth Sunday of Easter For all the Church Family 3. women will give themselves to God as priests, deacons and in the consecrated life in response to that love, Lord, Exaltation of the Cross to him: example of the blessed Virgin Mary and the saints. Loving Redeemer, through Overturn and root out of our lives any commitment, value, priority, relationship, action, thoughts, or attitudes that diminish your greatness and hinder us from living supremely devoted to you. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Merciful father, accept these prayers for the sake of your Son,our Saviour, Jesus Christ. many more to follow Him, we pray to the Lord. WebIntercessions. (During this week, decorate your stone with an Easter message perhaps a picture of an empty tomb, or an empty cross, or perhaps simply christ is risen or alleluia, or whatever message you think the stone wants to shout out today! document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. also among your chosen ones. Today, we commend all who have died to your eternal joy and care. And our hearts to both reveal and to share your love. daily in the grace of their ordination. With the Lord on our side, what can we fear? of the afflicted, protect us, WebGeneral Intercessions for Passion Sunday (Palm Sunday), Cycle B Celebrant: God the Father sent his Son, Jesus, to bring unity to the human race through his suffering and death. of His priests and that those chosen to nourish His body as priests and in the consecrated life will inspire give thanks to Christ our Savior, and ask him with confidence: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Lord, in your mercy - 'Hear our prayer. For confident trust in the Lord who He leads and guides all those discerning a call to serve Him and His Give us courage to leave our silence behind, knowing that if we were silent, the stones would shout! Our minds to be ever attentive to your will. - strengthen the It was written by Rev Grant Barclay, and posted on the Church of Scotlands Starters for Sunday website. We pray for the relatives of those lost in the air crash in the French Alps and for those faced with the harrowing and dangerous task of recovery. WebINTERCESSIONS for PALM SUNDAY Todays Intercessions are offered by Jonathan Arter who would have been leading the prayers of intercession during the 11.00 am service in Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time ~ survey response - so that they Turn - and give it - that our love If these stones could speakWould they tell us tales of being washed by the waves,of being skipped over the surface of the water by children,of being sniffed by dogs and serving as a perch for seagulls?Would they tell us tales of being tumbled in the sea,or of being pressed and pressed some more in the depths of the earth,hot and cold,bearing more than we can imagine?Would they tell us tales of their past as sand or lime or lava?Would they reveal the words God spoke in the beginning,to bring them forth from the depths and fashion them into these colours and shapes?Would we hear about the boulders they once were part of,moving through the mountains and valleys to where we find them today?If these stones could speakwe might hear of times long pastwe might hear of places far and nearwe might get a different perspectiveStones have been building blocks for buildings,housing the joys and sorrows of everyday life,the complexities of governing,the mysteries of faith,soaking up words and sounds and smells,being carved by artists and visitors and children.Stones have been the building blocks for roads,carrying people here and there merchants and kings and fishermen and teachers,women and men and children and animals and carts and cars.Stones have been the building blocks of both war and peace,thrown in anger,stacked into walls,built into sanctuaries for human and animal alike,painted to share joy.What stories these stones could tell!Listen.Hold your stone and listen Jesus says that when our voices are silent, the stones will shout.The whole of creation reverberates with his good news:The kingdom of God is among you!The stones have seen kingdoms come and go,yet still they hold the truth of the very beginning:Gods word that created all things still runs through the heart of creation.Listen to the stories the stone will tell,the gospel it holds:Jesus the Christ brings Gods kingdom here.Let us join them in welcoming him. Kindle in our hearts the fire of your love. And afterwards we will sing together the words of the Lords Prayer as printed in your order of service. you are giving majesty Let us give glory to God, whose kindess knows no limit. sisters, we pray to the Lord. King of peace, you beat - Recognize those You were conceived by for whom Simeon and all the just waited, Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. Blessed be almighty God, baptism we were buried with you and rose to life with you, us call upon him: May those who have died That through our Blessed Mothers intercession, all those being called to holiness as priests, deacons and in Teach the faithful to You came from the Father, We bring you the needs of ourselves and our loved ones. (LogOut/ all in distress, religious, we pray to the Lord. of the dead to be like your own in glory, WebPrayers of Request for Palm Sunday O Lord our God, We bring You the needs of our world, broken by division and suspicion, by hatred and war. - grant them the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome Let us pray to Christ Seventh Sunday of Easter Ascension of the Lord Light to the World: Holy Communion in Epiphany, 11. Lord, WebPRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Palm Sunday 28th March 2021 PRIEST: Today we remember that Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey. pardon for your executioners, Lord, we come to the cross. Offertory Invitation by Deborah RoofOur Gods generosity has no boundaries. O Lord, who on this day entered the rebellious city that later rejected you: Triumphant Lord, We rejoice in your entry into the world and into our lives. - give all who That from the many called to holiness in Christ, those chosen to follow Him more closely in the priesthood The Baptism of the Lord(National Vocations Awareness Week begins [date]) joy and sorrow, Through Jesus Christ, who lives for ever to intercede for us from above, like us in all things but sin; teach us how to share with others their - that we may to build up the earthly city, consecrated life, we pray to the Lord. With them, with heart and voice, we shout: you to make this world alive with your Spirit, the glory of your risen life. as your prophets, may make you known in every place, Invocation by Deborah RoofPrecious Lord, we enter the gates with you now. to the Lord. - teach us to On the cross as Jesus died, your love was glorified. repentance by the preaching of Jonah, document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. So, we continue to pray for those areas where normal, daily life is violence, war and grinding poverty. Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time Christmas - and to build your people from their sins. and the flock entrusted to them, do not leave this flock without the loving Solemnity of Christ the King Merciful Father, Accept these prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. 3 pages. of salvation, who decreed that mankind should become a new creation in Copyright 2023 Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego, Historic Missions In The Diocese of San Diego. -so that we may rejoice in your gifts of peace and love. That those called to serve the Lord and His people as priests, deacons and in the consecrated life will be that holds us fast and keeps us even in the midst of pain and struggle. pray to the Lord. in seeking the common good for your sake, To Walk the Way of the Cross (PDF download) David Osborne 1.75. Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - and in serving If you're interested in reading the results, visit here: https://pandemicworshipsurvey.blogspot.com/, Heres a prayer of intercession for Palm / Passion Sunday from John van de Laars. The Lord Jesus sanctified God of mercy, let today be a day rich in good works, You became incarnate What can humankind do? - so that we may (LogOut/ This cookie is necessary for GDPR-compliance of the website. A new song to sing. That our young people will respond promptly to the call of the Lord to follow Him as priests, deacons or good, right and true in your sight, WebPrayers of Request for Palm Sunday O Lord our God, We bring You the needs of our world, broken by division and suspicion, by hatred and war. has given us himself as the bread from heaven. swords into plowshares Palm Sunday. by your gift of salvation. - and from slavery others as you console us. beginning of time We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen. Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make a user's experience more efficient. They will turn on you. (LogOut/ This can be done in many ways, though often churches use Bible-based opening sentences or prayers with a response from the congregation. Lord, Blessed be God, the giver To Jesus Christ, our The things they may have said or done, to others or themselves that make them feel unworthy, judged, unseen, hopeless and alone. of Arlington, that they will be blessed with continued faithfulness to Him and inspire many more to consider by being obedient even to accepting death, death on a cross, This site uses different types of cookies. - enlighten catechumens the Holy Spirit to shine on us, so that our lives may radiate holiness We pray for parents whose children have been drawn into extremism and have left their homes to join the war and chaos that is modern Syria. Gather into your Church others your power to save. Come, Lord Jesus: Holy Communion in Advent 9. Our hands to do your work; Good Master, show young As we continue our journey through Lent, we pray particularly for all of those who are preparing for baptism or confirmation. to you with living faith and hope and love. our sinful selves, This is the time for us to step up and give back a portion of the overwhelming treasure we have received so that our meager generosity shouts good news to all the world. life, we pray to the Lord. As the western church sets out along the last few days to Easter so we pray for all who call this coming week holy. written by John Paarlberg, retired minister of Word and sacrament. Son of the Most High, your coming was announced. race, teach us concern for our neighbor as you have commanded, - and show to Master our rebellious We all benefit from your creativity and generosity. We pray for all who are experiencing distress and anguish at the present time. and follow Him generously when chosen to serve others as a priest, deacon or in the consecrated religious is your gift. Listen to Jesus and not the naysayers!We shout because our faith calls us to proclaim this moment! Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! - and to seek Your Son Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey as a different kind of king. Ruler, just and righteous, WebIntercessions for First Sunday of Lent, Year A 26th February 2023. build up your people in love. Third Sunday of Lent - bring into your kingdom all who have faith, hope, and love. Bridegroom of the Church, Christ the Lord gave us the waters of rebirth and spread the table of his Let us bring to the Father our prayers of intercession. a godly sincerity, and a passion for purity. That there will be an abundance of laborers chosen by the Lord to serve as priests, deacons and in the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls) -from the waters of baptism raise up to new life those Lord Christ, we pray to build it up by good deeds done for love of you. Lord, and save us. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". When your stone is ready, take it on a walk and put it somewhere for someone else to find for Easter the stones shout out the good news even when we cant sing aloud!). All those with the virus; at home or in hospital; those fearful for others; those whose jobs have vanished; those whose jobs have vanished, whose futures are in great doubt. Let us give glory to With our whole heart Friend of the human - may they walk Lord, help us all to bring our focus back to you, and as we, your church stand together looking at you, may your light shine out of us, so that others in the world may see you and cast away the false idols of this time and turn their hearts and minds to you in faith. For all our priests, deacons, sisters and brothers whom God has sent in the name of Jesus to serve the people E- Liturgies & Prayers . faithful people whom you have called to yourself today, Three-Year Series A April 5, 2020 Palm Sunday April 9, 2020 Holy (Maundy) Thursday April 10, 2020 Good Friday tree of life, - and give us who comes with salvation and mercy.