Lawrence McCarthy

BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST God our Father has appointed Christ as the Shepherd of his people. Let us pray to the Lord for the graces for our world by which all may look to Christ as their leader.        READER Let us pray for all who are called to teach in Christ’s name: May they be faithful

BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST Just as Jesus sent out his apostles, he also sends us to preach his Gospel. Let us ask the Lord for all the graces which such a mission requires. READER Let us pray for the mission of the Church: may her preaching not be confined to Christians but reach out to everyone

BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST God reveals the secrets of his kingdom to those who, like children, are humble in spirit. In humility we make our prayers to the Father, confident that he will answer our petitions.   READER Let us pray for the leaders of the Church: may their message of faith be simple and direct as

BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST Saint Peter and Saint Paul are two of the greatest saints in the Church and so, together with them, we pray to the Lord for all the graces for the Church in today’s world. READER We pray for our Holy Father, the successor of Saint Peter: may he be so guided by