INTERCESSION: FORM F

After the Priest's invitation to prayer, he shall say:

Let us pray for the Church and for all people according to their
needs.
Lord, in your love,
ALL: Hear our prayer.

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LEADER:
Bless and inspire all members of the clergy, especially _____,
our Archbishop; ______, our Bishop(s); and ________, our
Priest(s).

ALL:
That their lives may be examples of their teaching, and that
they may rightly and faithfully administer your holy
Sacraments.

LEADER:
Guide and protect all Heads of State and all who bear rule,
especially those in this land: _______ our (President/Governor-
General), _______ the Prime Minister, all members of
Parliament, and all persons serving in Local Government.
ALL:
That our people may be godly and peacefully governed.

LEADER:
Direct those who administer justice; and strengthen those who
guard and protect the land.
ALL:
That our people may dwell in peace.

LEADER:
Reveal the common good to those in positions of public trust and
to decision-makers in industry and commerce.
ALL:
That freedom and dignity may prevail among us.

LEADER:
Enlighten with your Spirit all places of education and learning.
ALL:
That the whole world may be filled with the knowledge of your
truth.

LEADER:
Comfort and help all persons who are in any trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity, especially (__________).
ALL:
Help us to help them, O Lord.

LEADER:
Remember our brothers and sisters,
(especially ________) and all others who have died in
your faith and fear.
ALL:
Grant them peace and eternal life.

LEADER:
We thank you, heavenly Father, for the witness of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus, our Lord and Saviour; for the holy Patriarchs, Prophets, Apostles and Martyrs; and all the Saints who have been good examples in their several generations.

PRESIDENT:
And finally let us pray for our own needs and those of others.

A period of silence may be kept.

ALL:
Accept our prayers and intercessions, Father, according to
your wisdom, for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Concluding Collects

The Act of Penitence follows (page 123)

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