September 2023

BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST Jesus Christ came into a sin-filled world and, by his death and resurrection, reconciled humankind to his Father. We make our prayers to the Lord for forgiveness of our sins, trusting in his mercy rather than in our own good deeds. READER We pray for the Church: may she always welcome sinners

BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST God our Father has revealed the Kingdom of Heaven to us through the teaching of his Son, Jesus Christ. Today we ask the Lord for a greater understanding of his plan for our world. READER We pray for the Church: may her teaching about God’s kingdom, to which she leads everyone, be

BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST As we pray to the Lord with sorrow and humility for our sins, let us ask for the graces necessary to forgive from our hearts, those who offend us. READER Let us pray for the Church in her mission of reconciliation and forgiveness: may she continually teach, preach, and practice forgiveness of

BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST God our Father has called us together to live in the community of the Catholic Church. As we bring to mind his many blessings on us, let us ask for all the graces we need to live together as true Christians. READER Let us pray for the Church and all Christians: may