Lawrence McCarthy

BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST There are a variety of gifts, but always the same Spirit; different ways of serving but always the same Lord. As members of Christ’s Body, we give thanks that each of us has a part to play in the Church. READER We pray that the gift of the ordained priesthood and the

BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST Jesus Christ, by his death and resurrection, took away the sins of the world. In his name, we pray to God our Father for all the needs of our Church and world.       READER Let us pray for the Church in her ministry of forgiveness: may she continue to heal those whose spirits

BIDDING PRAYERS PRIEST The Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ is central to our Christian belief. In his name, and by his victory over death, let us turn to God our Father in prayer, trusting in faith that he hears and answers our prayer. READER Let us pray for the Church, rejoicing in the Resurrection: