BIDDING PRAYERS for Sunday Mass on 24 September (on the eve of the feast of St Finbarr)

Introduction (by the Presider)The Lord is close to all who call, so we ask for help in our needs:

1. For all Christians, that we may appreciate God’s generosity (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
2. For leaders of nations, that they may work to prevent war (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
3. For help for the people of Libya, suffering after the floods (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
4. For the Christians of Cork & Ross, that the prayers of St Finbarr may support us (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.
5. For our pilgrims in Lourdes, for healing and peace for all (pause). Lord, hear us.
6. For this community, that we may generous with each other (pause and pray for this...). Lord, hear us.

The Presider prays for the dead:  For those who gone before us in faith (especially N and N), that the Lord’s generosity may assure them of a place in the kingdom (Pause a moment for quiet prayer...).  Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider)God of kindness and compassion, you are close to all who call upon you; hear the prayers we make to you, on the eve of the feast of St Finbarr of Cork, through Christ our Lord. Amen.