These intercessions were prepared for the Third Sunday after Trinity, 28 June 2020, in the Rathkeale and Kilnaughtin Group of Parishes. However, the churches have been closed temporarily because of the Covid-19 pandemic:
Let us pray:
Let us present ourselves to God,
for we have been brought from death to life (Romans 6: 13)
Heavenly Father,
Look upon us and answer us, O Lord our God (see Psalm 13: 3).
Comfort us in all our troubles and anxieties,
challenge us when we become too comfortable,
give us hope for all that is wonderful.
Comfort those who are isolated, alone and living in fear;
sustain and protect frontline workers;
Give hope to schools and places of education,
guide all who make difficult decisions,
help us to protect our communities and ourselves.
Give wisdom to the Taoiseach and the new government,
give wisdom to all people
crying for justice and seeking peace.
Lord have mercy,
Lord have mercy.
Lord Jesus Christ:
you call on us to welcome others as we would welcome you (Matthew 10: 40-42)
As our churches prepare to reopen throughout this diocese
next Sunday,
we pray for the Church,
that we may be prepared to be open and welcoming.
We pray for churches that are closed this morning,
that the hearts of the people may remain open
to the love of God, and to the love of others.
In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray this week
for the United Church of North India,
and Most Revd Dr Prem Chand Singh, Moderator, and Bishop of Jabalpur.
In the Church of Ireland, we pray this month for
the Diocese of Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh,
and for Bishop Ferran Glenfield.
We pray for our Bishop Kenneth;
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer,
we pray for Youth work in our dioceses,
and the work of Boys’ Brigade,
the Girls’ Friendly Society,
the Tuam, Killala and Achonry Children and Youth,
and the United Diocesan Youth Council, Limerick and Killaloe.
Christ have mercy,
Christ have mercy.
Holy Spirit,
may we put our trust in God’s steadfast love (Psalm 13: 5):
We pray for ourselves and for our needs,
for healing, restoration and health,
in body, mind and spirit.
We pray for one another,
for those who are alone and lonely …
for those who are sick, at home or in hospital …
Alan and Margaret … Ajay … Charles …
Maria … Niall … Linda … Simon …
We give thanks for Lorraine’s successful treatment.
We pray for those who have broken hearts …
for those who live with disappointment …
We pray for all who are to be baptised …
We pray for all preparing to be married …
We pray for those who are about to die …
We pray for those who mourn and grieve…
we remember those who have died recently …
remembering this morning Tom Barrett and his family …
may their memories be a blessing …
We pray for those who have asked for our prayers …
and for those we have offered to pray for …
Lord have mercy,
Lord have mercy.
A reflection on the Third Sunday after Trinity
in the prayer diary of the Anglican mission agency USPG,
United Society Partners in the Gospel:
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures (Psalm 23: 1-2).
Merciful Father, …
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