August 2023
21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST Gathered together as a people of faith who believe in the divinity of Jesus Christ and the authority which he gave to his Church, we pray with confidence to God our Father for all the graces which our Church and our world needs. READER Let us pray for our Holy Father, successor …
20th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST God our Father is generous to us with the gifts of faith and wills the salvation of all people. Let us now pray for the spread of his Kingdom. READER Let us pray for the mission of the Church: may she continue to proclaim Christ’s Gospel to everyone. May the light of …
19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)
BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST Elijah found God’s presence in the gentlest of breezes. Let us listen to God’s voice as we ask him for all the graces which will make us aware of his presence in our world. READER We pray for all contemplative monks and nuns: may their lives be so centred on God that …
Feast of the Transfiguration
BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST Jesus was transformed in glory on the mountain when his face shone like the sun. Together with Saints Peter, James, and John, we make our prayers to the Lord as we draw near to him in faith. READER We pray for the Church and all her members: may she always be inspired …