Prayer intentions
Archbishop of Southwark
John Wilson
Archbishop of Southwark
John Wilson
Pope Francis' prayer intentions for this month in 2020
OCTOBER
The Laity’s Mission in the Church
We pray that by the virtue of baptism, the laity, especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the Church.
OCTOBER
The Laity’s Mission in the Church
We pray that by the virtue of baptism, the laity, especially women, may participate more in areas of responsibility in the Church.
Letter of his Holiness Pope Francis' to the People of God August 2018
Concerning the abuse of children
Concerning the abuse of children
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Cycle of Prayer: Intentions for Ordinary Time (Autumn)
Students and Teachers: especially on Education Day (Second Sunday in September)
For the spread of the Gospel:- especially in England & Wales on Home Mission Sunday (3rd Sunday in September & on World Mission Day, (Penultimate Sunday in October)
For the Harvest, the Fruits of Human Work & for the Reverent Use of Creation:- especially on World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (1st September) and on the last Sunday in September or whenever Harvest Festivals are held.
For Justice & Peace in the World:- especially on Harvest Fast Day (CAFOD), (1st Friday in October)
For All Victims of War:- especially on Remembrance Sunday (2nd Sunday in November)
For Young People:- especially on Youth Day (Christ the King)
For Prisoners and their Families:-especially during Prisoners’ Week ( 2nd week in November) & on the Day of Prayer for Prisoners and their Dependants (2rd Sunday in October) and during Prisons week (2nd Week in October)
Students and Teachers: especially on Education Day (Second Sunday in September)
For the spread of the Gospel:- especially in England & Wales on Home Mission Sunday (3rd Sunday in September & on World Mission Day, (Penultimate Sunday in October)
For the Harvest, the Fruits of Human Work & for the Reverent Use of Creation:- especially on World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (1st September) and on the last Sunday in September or whenever Harvest Festivals are held.
For Justice & Peace in the World:- especially on Harvest Fast Day (CAFOD), (1st Friday in October)
For All Victims of War:- especially on Remembrance Sunday (2nd Sunday in November)
For Young People:- especially on Youth Day (Christ the King)
For Prisoners and their Families:-especially during Prisoners’ Week ( 2nd week in November) & on the Day of Prayer for Prisoners and their Dependants (2rd Sunday in October) and during Prisons week (2nd Week in October)
This week's Bidding Prayers
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Prayer Intentions for Churches Together Orpington (CTO)
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Parishioner prayer intentions:
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19 October 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of Deanna, who died last week. May the Lord comfort and console the family and friends who are affected by their great loss. Amen.
15 October 2020
As the covid 19 virus continues to cause serious problems, we pray that it be taken from us and that a vaccine will be developed to prevent further infection. Amen.
15 October 2020
We pray for those people who have turned away from their faith. May the Holy Spirit lead the back to Him to find the love of God is there for them always. Amen.
15 October2020
May we recognise when certain relationships are not healthy for the integrity of our souls and curtail them. Amen,.
15 October 2020
We pray for those grieving for loved ones who have died by suicide. May the Lord have mercy on the souls of those who have died and grant consolation and peace to those grieving. Amen
8 October 2020
We pray for the grandson of a parishioner. This young man had a needlestick injury at work. May he be safe from any infection as a result. Amen.
8 October 2020
We pray for unborn babies that they remain safe in their mother's womb and that all will acknowledge the wonderful gift for God that they are and life is sacred from conception to natural death. Amen.
8 October 2020
We pray that all those who need comfort and support in any way will receive it. Amen
8 October 2020
We thank the Lord for great answers to prayers. Praise be to God. Amen
8 October 2020
We pray for the right use of media that fair reporting will be made at all times. Amen.
8 October 2020
We pray for those with mental health issues, that they be reassured by the Lord and be consoled and comforted. Amen.
1 October 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of Canon John McNamara and for consolation for his grieving family and friends. Amen.
1 October 2020
We pray that those living together have harmony in their lives and not discord. May all appreciate and care for each other. Amen.
1 October 2020
We pray as the Alpha course online begins its second meeting Friday evening, that all will feel it is a spiritual experience and are uplifted by this and be enthused to find deeper relationship with the Lord. Amen.
1 October 2020
We pray for the covid 19 virus will be eradicated, a vaccine be found and no further spike arise. Amen.
1 October 2020
We pray for the families of those in the health care and frontline services that they all be safe and free from infection. Amen.
24 September 2020
We pray for those suffering from dementia and their carers. May the Lord console those who see their loved ones so forgetful that even their spouse is forgotten. May the Lord comfort all the family at this difficult time. Amen.
24 September 2020
We pray for Europe, that Brexit will lead to a good relationship and workable plan for cooperation between countries without acrimony. Amen.
24 September 2020
We pray for all those who receive no respect from those who hold racist attitudes. May all mankind see the oneness of us all under God. Amen.
24 September 2020
We pray for those with mental health issues as this time of pandemic is a particularly difficult time for them. Amen.
24 September 2020
We pray for parishioners who have died from the virus and ask the Lord to console and comfort those grieving for them. Amen
24 September 2020
We pray for those at the risk of domestic violence. May those at risk be safe from any harm during this this enforced lockdown. Amen.
17 September 2020
We pray for those afraid to come out of isolation, may they accept and embrace their situation and use it for the furtherance of evangelisation through social media and other means of communication. May the Lord encourage them to return to attending Mass. Amen.
17 September 2020
We pray for all those who died recently. May the Lord have mercy on their souls and give consolation and comfort to the grieving families and friends. Amen.
17 September 2020
We pray that all peoples will receive the blessings of the Lord, which will lead all to salvation with the Holy Spirit touching all hearts, bringing them to repentance and conversion. Amen.
17 September 2020
We pray for our world that it soon recovers from the coronavirus and all people will be safe. Amen.
10 September 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of Elise Kayo, (formerly King) who died yesterday. May she rest in peace good and faithful servant. May the Lord guide and console the family in their loss. Amen.
10 September 2020
We pray for people to return to the Church for Mass putting their fears behind them but taking sensible precautions. Amen
10 September 2020
We pray for the NHS staff who are working tirelessly to save patients with the coronavirus, for all those that have died and the consolation of their families. Amen.
10 September 2020
We pray that all people will be encouraged by trusting in the Lord in all situations. Amen.
10 September 2020
We pray that this will be a time of many turning to the Lord and accepting of His Word. Amen.
10 September 202O
We pray for a young baby recovering from a serious infection. We thank the Lord for His intercession and for improving this baby's health. and for the consolation of is parents. Amen
4 September 2020
Prayer of Spiritual Communion
O Jesus, I turn toward you whose love embraces me. O my God, I cannot receive you in Holy Communion, come nevertheless and visit me with your grace; Come spiritually into my heart. Purify it, sanctify it and render it like unto your own. Amen
4 September 2020
We pray for the health care workers that have died from Covid 19 having been treating others. May the Lord have mercy on their souls and console and comfort their grieving families and friends. Amen.
4 September 2020
We pray for someone discerning the next step in his career, may the Lord guide his heart and his steps. Amen.
4 September 2020
We pray for those awaiting medical test results. May the Lord take the fear out of their hearts and replace it with his peace. Amen
4 September 2020
We pray for the seriously ill and ask for their healing and peace in all hearts. Amen.
1 September 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of Canon John McNamara, May he rest in peace in the glory of the Lord. Amen.
28 August 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of Father Briggs, may he rest in peace and his grieving relatives be comforted in their loss. Amen.
28 August 2020
We pray for the repose of the souls and for the consolation of families. Unable to have a full funeral service to give thanks for the lives of the deceased adds to their distress. May the Lord comfort them. Amen.
28 August 2020
We pray that Our Lady and St Charles Borromeo will intercede for this stricken word to ask the Lord to rid us of the pestilence Covid 19 and that a vaccine is found so that no more people die. Amen.
21 August 2020
We pray for the daughter of a parishioner who has a lump in her breast. May the Lord give her peace in her heart whist she awaits the results of tests. May it not be a malignant cancer and she be returned to good health Amen.
21 August 2020
We pray for the world's economies and the people who may lose their jobs in this time of crisis. Amen.
21 August 2020
We pray for all those who have died from sickness and accidents. Many the Lord have mercy on their souls and comfort their grieving families. Amen.
21 August 2020
We pray for a parishioner who is seriously ill in hospital. May she be healed and returned safely to her family. May all family and friends be consoled in their distress at this time. Amen.
14 August 2020
We pray for the parents of who have lost children at any stage of pregnancy, childhood or adulthood. May all be consoled in their grief at their loss. Amen.
14 August 2020
We pray that the Holy Spirit will fill all hearts with zeal and love for the Lord. Amen.
14 August 2020
We pray for the sick and housebound, that any fear from the current health crisis be taken from them and they be safe and well. Amen.
14 August 2020
We pray for Father Victor, his mother and family, May Father be rested and enjoy time with his mother and family, may he be inspired and invigorated to lead his flock to greater things. Amen.
7 August 2020
We pray for the people of Beirut Port following the terrible accidental explosion on 4th August, when 135 plus people died and 5,000 and more were injured, with 300,000 people rendered virtually homeless, homes being destroyed or badly damaged. May the Lord have mercy on the souls of the dead, console the grieving, heal the injured and help them to rebuild their homes and lives. May the rest of the world send aid for this already war-torn and beleaguered country. Amen.
7 August 2020
We pray for those who are afraid to come to church, that they realise all precautions are being taken for their safety and the Lord is waiting for them. Amen.
7 August 2020
We pray for those who are having surgery for serious heart disease and other major surgeries. May the Lord guide comfort and support the patients and their families. Amen.
7 August 2020
We pray for those receiving diagnosis of disease with a poor prognosis. May the Lord heal, comfort and support them through all the difficulties ahead to give them the peace of Christ. Amen.
to submit a prayer request email to.... Prayer intentions
19 October 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of Deanna, who died last week. May the Lord comfort and console the family and friends who are affected by their great loss. Amen.
15 October 2020
As the covid 19 virus continues to cause serious problems, we pray that it be taken from us and that a vaccine will be developed to prevent further infection. Amen.
15 October 2020
We pray for those people who have turned away from their faith. May the Holy Spirit lead the back to Him to find the love of God is there for them always. Amen.
15 October2020
May we recognise when certain relationships are not healthy for the integrity of our souls and curtail them. Amen,.
15 October 2020
We pray for those grieving for loved ones who have died by suicide. May the Lord have mercy on the souls of those who have died and grant consolation and peace to those grieving. Amen
8 October 2020
We pray for the grandson of a parishioner. This young man had a needlestick injury at work. May he be safe from any infection as a result. Amen.
8 October 2020
We pray for unborn babies that they remain safe in their mother's womb and that all will acknowledge the wonderful gift for God that they are and life is sacred from conception to natural death. Amen.
8 October 2020
We pray that all those who need comfort and support in any way will receive it. Amen
8 October 2020
We thank the Lord for great answers to prayers. Praise be to God. Amen
8 October 2020
We pray for the right use of media that fair reporting will be made at all times. Amen.
8 October 2020
We pray for those with mental health issues, that they be reassured by the Lord and be consoled and comforted. Amen.
1 October 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of Canon John McNamara and for consolation for his grieving family and friends. Amen.
1 October 2020
We pray that those living together have harmony in their lives and not discord. May all appreciate and care for each other. Amen.
1 October 2020
We pray as the Alpha course online begins its second meeting Friday evening, that all will feel it is a spiritual experience and are uplifted by this and be enthused to find deeper relationship with the Lord. Amen.
1 October 2020
We pray for the covid 19 virus will be eradicated, a vaccine be found and no further spike arise. Amen.
1 October 2020
We pray for the families of those in the health care and frontline services that they all be safe and free from infection. Amen.
24 September 2020
We pray for those suffering from dementia and their carers. May the Lord console those who see their loved ones so forgetful that even their spouse is forgotten. May the Lord comfort all the family at this difficult time. Amen.
24 September 2020
We pray for Europe, that Brexit will lead to a good relationship and workable plan for cooperation between countries without acrimony. Amen.
24 September 2020
We pray for all those who receive no respect from those who hold racist attitudes. May all mankind see the oneness of us all under God. Amen.
24 September 2020
We pray for those with mental health issues as this time of pandemic is a particularly difficult time for them. Amen.
24 September 2020
We pray for parishioners who have died from the virus and ask the Lord to console and comfort those grieving for them. Amen
24 September 2020
We pray for those at the risk of domestic violence. May those at risk be safe from any harm during this this enforced lockdown. Amen.
17 September 2020
We pray for those afraid to come out of isolation, may they accept and embrace their situation and use it for the furtherance of evangelisation through social media and other means of communication. May the Lord encourage them to return to attending Mass. Amen.
17 September 2020
We pray for all those who died recently. May the Lord have mercy on their souls and give consolation and comfort to the grieving families and friends. Amen.
17 September 2020
We pray that all peoples will receive the blessings of the Lord, which will lead all to salvation with the Holy Spirit touching all hearts, bringing them to repentance and conversion. Amen.
17 September 2020
We pray for our world that it soon recovers from the coronavirus and all people will be safe. Amen.
10 September 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of Elise Kayo, (formerly King) who died yesterday. May she rest in peace good and faithful servant. May the Lord guide and console the family in their loss. Amen.
10 September 2020
We pray for people to return to the Church for Mass putting their fears behind them but taking sensible precautions. Amen
10 September 2020
We pray for the NHS staff who are working tirelessly to save patients with the coronavirus, for all those that have died and the consolation of their families. Amen.
10 September 2020
We pray that all people will be encouraged by trusting in the Lord in all situations. Amen.
10 September 2020
We pray that this will be a time of many turning to the Lord and accepting of His Word. Amen.
10 September 202O
We pray for a young baby recovering from a serious infection. We thank the Lord for His intercession and for improving this baby's health. and for the consolation of is parents. Amen
4 September 2020
Prayer of Spiritual Communion
O Jesus, I turn toward you whose love embraces me. O my God, I cannot receive you in Holy Communion, come nevertheless and visit me with your grace; Come spiritually into my heart. Purify it, sanctify it and render it like unto your own. Amen
4 September 2020
We pray for the health care workers that have died from Covid 19 having been treating others. May the Lord have mercy on their souls and console and comfort their grieving families and friends. Amen.
4 September 2020
We pray for someone discerning the next step in his career, may the Lord guide his heart and his steps. Amen.
4 September 2020
We pray for those awaiting medical test results. May the Lord take the fear out of their hearts and replace it with his peace. Amen
4 September 2020
We pray for the seriously ill and ask for their healing and peace in all hearts. Amen.
1 September 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of Canon John McNamara, May he rest in peace in the glory of the Lord. Amen.
28 August 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of Father Briggs, may he rest in peace and his grieving relatives be comforted in their loss. Amen.
28 August 2020
We pray for the repose of the souls and for the consolation of families. Unable to have a full funeral service to give thanks for the lives of the deceased adds to their distress. May the Lord comfort them. Amen.
28 August 2020
We pray that Our Lady and St Charles Borromeo will intercede for this stricken word to ask the Lord to rid us of the pestilence Covid 19 and that a vaccine is found so that no more people die. Amen.
21 August 2020
We pray for the daughter of a parishioner who has a lump in her breast. May the Lord give her peace in her heart whist she awaits the results of tests. May it not be a malignant cancer and she be returned to good health Amen.
21 August 2020
We pray for the world's economies and the people who may lose their jobs in this time of crisis. Amen.
21 August 2020
We pray for all those who have died from sickness and accidents. Many the Lord have mercy on their souls and comfort their grieving families. Amen.
21 August 2020
We pray for a parishioner who is seriously ill in hospital. May she be healed and returned safely to her family. May all family and friends be consoled in their distress at this time. Amen.
14 August 2020
We pray for the parents of who have lost children at any stage of pregnancy, childhood or adulthood. May all be consoled in their grief at their loss. Amen.
14 August 2020
We pray that the Holy Spirit will fill all hearts with zeal and love for the Lord. Amen.
14 August 2020
We pray for the sick and housebound, that any fear from the current health crisis be taken from them and they be safe and well. Amen.
14 August 2020
We pray for Father Victor, his mother and family, May Father be rested and enjoy time with his mother and family, may he be inspired and invigorated to lead his flock to greater things. Amen.
7 August 2020
We pray for the people of Beirut Port following the terrible accidental explosion on 4th August, when 135 plus people died and 5,000 and more were injured, with 300,000 people rendered virtually homeless, homes being destroyed or badly damaged. May the Lord have mercy on the souls of the dead, console the grieving, heal the injured and help them to rebuild their homes and lives. May the rest of the world send aid for this already war-torn and beleaguered country. Amen.
7 August 2020
We pray for those who are afraid to come to church, that they realise all precautions are being taken for their safety and the Lord is waiting for them. Amen.
7 August 2020
We pray for those who are having surgery for serious heart disease and other major surgeries. May the Lord guide comfort and support the patients and their families. Amen.
7 August 2020
We pray for those receiving diagnosis of disease with a poor prognosis. May the Lord heal, comfort and support them through all the difficulties ahead to give them the peace of Christ. Amen.