Prayers for 13 October (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Prisoners' Sunday

Introduction (by the Presider) The Lord shows pity to all who serve, so we can ask for help and guidance, and present our needs.

1. For those gathered in Rome for the Synod - that the Holy Spirit may guide them (pause and pray quietly for a moment, then.....) Lord, hear us.
2. For Pope Francis - that the Lord may give him the strength he needs to lead the Church (pause and pray quietly for a moment, then.....) Lord, hear us.
3. For young people - that they may grow into mature Christians (pause and pray quietly for a moment, then.....) Lord, hear us.
4. For prisoners and their families - that we may realise that God is close to them (pause and pray quietly for a moment, then.....) Lord, hear us.
5. For missionaries who have left everything to follow Christ - that they may not lose heart (pause and pray quietly for a moment, then.....) Lord, hear us.
6. For well-off people - that they may never forget to share (pause and pray quietly for a moment, then.....) Lord, hear us.

The Presider prays for the dead: for those who have died (especially N and N),
that the light of God’s glory may shine on them (pause and pray quietly for a moment, then.....) Lord, hear us.

Conclusion (by the Presider) Lord, your favour shines out upon us, you give success to the work of our hands: help us according to our needs, we pray, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.