Prayer card 2016 version

Opening Prayers

In the name of the Father 

And of the Son

And of the Holy Spirit

Amen.

Let us pause and open ourselves to the presence of God.

Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your Faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your spirit and renew the face of the earth.

O God, by light of the Holy Spirit, teach the hearts of the faithful and grant that by the same Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolation.

Through Christ Our Lord.

Closing Prayers

Jesus taught us to call God our Father and so we have the courage to say:

Our Father

Our Father who art in heaven,

hallowed be your name

Your kingdom come.

Your will be done

on earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day

our daily bread,

and forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us,

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

Prayer of service

Lord Jesus, in service You washed the feet of Your disciples, offering us a model of humility, love and respect. Open our hearts to Your presence in those we assist. That we may offer them the same spirit of dedicated service, compassion and love You showed. May we, through our actions of service and generosity, lighten their burdens by providing for their immediate necessities and offering them hope, peace and justice.

Prayer for Christian Unity

Lord Jesus Christ, at Your last supper You pray to the Father that all should be one. Send Your Holy Spirit upon all who bear Your name and seek to serve You. Strengthen our faith in You and make us love one another in humility. May we who have been reborn in one baptism, all be united in one faith, under one shepherd and continue to be inspired by the founders of the Society.

Canonisation of Blessed Frederic Ozanam

Father, we pray that Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Through the intercession of Blessed Frederic Ozanam we offer our prayers and intentions. If it is Your will, may the holiness of Your faithful servant Frederic be recognised by the church through his canonisation.

Pause to offer our personal prayers

We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

May the souls of our departed members and all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God rest in peace.

In the name of the Father

and of the Son

and of the Holy Spirit,

Amen.