Prayers of Intercession

14th Sunday of the Year (Year A)

5th July 2026

For the Church and its leaders, that they may look to the humble for inspiration and understanding as they seek to lead us to follow Jesus.   

Lord, in your mercy     R. Hear our prayer.

For the world, that diplomats may promote peace and work for unity among all peoples. We particularly pray for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine, and Sudan.

Lord, in your mercy     R. Hear our prayer.

For Bishop-Elect Stephen Wang, as he prepares to take up his office as shepherd of this Diocese – that he may be strengthened and guided by the Holy Spirit as he begins his new ministry.

Lord, in your mercy     R. Hear our prayer.

For all our young people who have been confirmed or are making their First Holy Communion at this time, that they may accept the gift of a relationship with God and be open to learn new things each day.

Lord, in your mercy     R. Hear our prayer.

For those who bear the yoke of illness, or the burden of pain or bereavement, that they may come to know Jesus Christ in the support we offer each other. 

Lord, in your mercy     R. Hear our prayer.

For all who have died recently, particularly Diane Kamel, Ron Smales, Larry Walker, may they find eternal rest and peace in Christ.

Lord, in your mercy     R. Hear our prayer.

Prayer for Peace To the Creator of nature and man, of truth and beauty I pray: Hear my voice, for it is the voice of the victims of all wars and violence among individuals and nations; Hear my voice, for it is the voice of all children who suffer and will suffer when people put their faith in weapons and war; Hear my voice when I beg you to instil into the hearts of all human beings the wisdom of peace, the strength of justice and the joy of fellowship; Hear my voice, for I speak for the multitudes in every country and in every period of history who do not want war and are ready to walk the road of peace; Hear my voice and grant insight and strength so that we may always respond to hatred with love, to injustice with total dedication to justice, to need with the sharing of self, to war with peace. O God, hear my voice and grant unto the world your everlasting peace. ( Pope Saint John Paul II)