SYNOD 2020
Please find below the prayers which we have been asked to pray each day from 13th June until 19th June.
SUNDAY 13 JUNE
Today we pray for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic. For all who have been bereaved. For all who have lost their employment and face a worrying future. For all who work with the sick. For those who still feel isolated and forgotten. For our brothers and sisters across the world who need medical assistance and access to vaccines. And we commend to your mercy Lord all who have died. Welcome them into your Kingdom. Father of love and compassion …
MONDAY 14 JUNE
We pray for families and for those who live alone. For those who are separated or estranged from those they love. For those living with addiction and the consequences of addiction. For all who live with poor health and for those who care for them. For families and individuals who live with poverty and debt. We pray for all who have had to leave their homes in search of a safe place to live. Lord, show us how we might be of service those who need our help. Father of love and compassion …
TUESDAY 15 JUNE
Today we pray for all who work in our schools and colleges. For our parish catechists. For parents and grandparents as they seek to hand on their faith to their children. For all who work to share the Good News of God’s mercy in the world today. Father of love and compassion …
WEDNESDAY 16 JUNE
Today we pray for all who live without faith, that the love of God will enlighten their hearts and minds. We ask God’s blessing on us all as we try to find new ways to share the message of the Gospel in our world today. Father of love and compassion …
THURSDAY 17 JUNE
Today we thank God for the beauty of the world God has given us. We pray for a better living out of our stewardship of the earth. For those most at risk from climate change. For action from governments across the world to protect the environment. For all of us to play our part in caring for our world. and using more responsibly the good things God has given us. Father of love and compassion …
FRIDAY 18 JUNE
We pray today for all those called to lead and to minister in the Church. For Pope Francis, Archbishop Malcolm and Bishop Tom. For our Parish Priests. For all Priests, Deacons and members of religious communities. We pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life where they are most needed. We pray that all the members of God’s Church may live out their vocation with joy and with courage. Father of love and compassion …
SATURDAY 19 JUNE
We pray today for the guidance of the Holy Spirit for all the members of our Synod. May God grant them the wisdom, understanding and courage that they need to hear and to respond generously to the call of the Holy Spirit. We pray for all the members of our Church, that we commit ourselves to being open to God’s call to service in our parishes, in our work and among our families and friends. Father of love and compassion …
