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2. May the light of Christ shine with wisdom over the Catholic
Church in Australia, so that as we continue the Plenary Council,
we will seek to understand what the Holy Spirit is asking of us.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear us prayer.
7. May the light of Christ shine eternally with joy upon our
departed parishioners and family members, and especially those
who died alone and in fear during 2021.
We also pray for
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
4. May the Church continue the mission of Jesus to preach the Good
News and to bring healing into the lives of people.
Lord, hear us.
Celebrant: St John has assured us that God does hear our prayer
when we believe in the name of his Son, Jesus,
and keep his commandment of love.
1. May we embrace the commandments to believe in the Name of
God’s son, Jesus, and to love one another as Jesus has told us.
Lord, hear us.
3. May the United States first born saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, wife,
mother, woman of charity, widow, convert to Catholicism, founder
of a religious order, be a model of service and unity for the
American people.
Lord, hear us.
4. That those who make their living at sea by fishing, and as crews on
cargo ships and cruise liners and on oil and gas rigs, not be
forgotten, since their lives have been severely impacted during the
pandemic.
Lord, hear us.
5. That children, youth and young adults on holidays from school,
university and TAFE Colleges, may enjoy this time, be safe,
and not spend all their time on social media or computer games
Lord, hear us.
2. May the Spirit of the Lord be with Pope Francis, all bishops,
priests and deacons, ordained to proclaim the Good News of
Salvation.
Lord, hear us.
3. May those who have let love slip from their hearts
find through the kindness of others
the will and strength to love again.
Lord. hear us.
4. May those who are in prison receive the grace to be free in their
hearts and the opportunity to receive helpful rehabilitation.
Lord, hear us.
4. That all who have been baptised in this church and parish
may follow Jesus Christ in all the circumstances of their lives.
Lord, hear us.
5. That those in leadership in the Church may, like John the Baptist,
be humble in their service of others.
Lord, hear us.