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Holy Innocents' Catholic Church Orpington

Prayer intentions

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John  Wilson

Pope Francis' prayer intentions for this month 

MARCH
For victims of abuse
We pray for those who have suffered harm from members of the Church; may they find within the Church herself a concrete response to their pain and suffering.

Cycle of Prayer Intentions: for Lent
Candidates for the Sacraments: especially on the Sundays
The Needy and Hungry of the world: especially on Lent (CAFOD) Fast Day, Friday in the first week of Lent
Penitents and Wanderers
Women: especially on Women’s World Day of Prayer, first Friday in March


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Prayer intentions

23 March 2023
We pray for the sick in the parish, that the Lord will bring them healing and comfort those that care for them.  Amen .

23 March 2023

We pray that those living together have harmony in their lives and not discord. May all appreciate and care for each other.  Amen.

23 March 2023
​We pray for the families of those in the health care and frontline services that they all be safe and free from infection.  Amen. 


23 March 2023
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. 


23 March 2023
We pray for Afghanistan, that the people be allowed to be democratic and go about their lives in safety.  Amen

23 March 2023
We pray for the persecuted in all parts of the world, that they be protected and cared for and be allowed to practice their faith in safety.  Amen

16 March 2023
We pray for a family of immigrants seeking help and justice.  May the Lord expedite fulfilment of their needs.  Amen. 

16 March 2023
We pray for parishioners who are sick in hospital recovering from surgery.  May the Lord heal them and grant consolation and support to concerned family members. Amen.


16 March 2023
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. 

16 March 2023
We pray for those at the risk of domestic violence.  May those at risk be safe from any harm, the abusive partner seeking help. Amen. 

16 March 2023

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.

16 March 2023
We pray for the seriously ill of the parish and for those awaiting surgery.  May the Lord heal them and make surgery possible soon.  Amen.  

16 March 2023

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. 

16 March 2023
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.

14 March 2023

We pray for our marriage, that we always fight along with Christ and never be separated because of this marital crisis. We pray that all the decisions we make are to strengthen our union, our marriage, inner healing, concerns and emotional injuries. Amen.

9 March 2023
We pray heavenly Father, help me, You know my pain, You always know what was happened because You see everything from a most hidden corner.   I come with a broken heart, Father, You know how long I have waited a reconciliation for me and him. God if you deign, please God soften and touch the heart of the person to whom I refer.  I can’t touch his heart, but Lord you can. Please bless those who hate me, don't let their hatred make them proud. God You are able to do all things. You are God my Saviour, and my hope is in You all day long. Please make this miracle happen for me.  Amen.

9 March 2023
We pray for many more parishioners to join in a cell and realise the benefits and joys from belonging and how it will help them in evangelising.    Amen.                                                                 

9 March 2023

We pray for the people of the Ukraine, may justice and peace be given to this country at War, saving them from further harm from unwarranted aggression.  May the Lord protect those fleeing and other countries give them safe haven.  Amen.

9 March 2023
We pray for those who choose to take their own lives .  May the Lord have mercy on their souls and grant the family and friends consolation in their grief. Amen.

9 March 2023
We pray for those who are seriously ill that the Lord will heal them through treatment.  Amen 

9 March 2023
​We pray for our world that it soon recovers from the coronavirus and all people will be safe.  Amen. 

9 March 2023
We pray for those who advise us of the regulations regarding protecting the vulnerable from the pandemic infection. May their advice be taken up by all.  Amen

9 March 2023

We pray for those who will not be able to join family at holiday time.  May the Lord bring them peace in their hearts.  Amen.
 
9 March 2023
We pray for the safety of those attending at their respective places of worship wherever they be in the world.  May they be safe from terrorist actions. Amen.

2 March 2023
We pray for all those in chronic pain that the Lord grants healing and resolution of their situation.  Amen.


2 March 2023
We pray for expectant mothers, that they have safe confinements and healthy babies. Amen. 

2 March 2023
We pray for those who are grieving.  May the Lord comfort and console all those grieving. Amen.

2 March 2023

We pray for people to return to the Church for Mass putting their fears behind them but taking sensible precautions.  Amen

23 February 2023
We pray in thanksgiving for all priests, especially the newly ordained, that they be given the strength to live up to their vocation, enthuse their congregations and lead many to Christ.  May many more vocations be given for the priesthood and religious life. Amen. 

23 February 2023
We pray for those seeking asylum or permission to stay in the UK.  May they receive a just decision and be given financial help. Amen.
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23 February 2023
We pray for those who are hurting from humiliations particularly in childhood.  May the Lord console and comfort them  and save them from all dangers. Amen.

23 February 2023

​We pray for all those with mental health problems, especially those suffering from dementia.  May the Lord send  His healing love on them and their caring families.  Amen. 

23 February 2023
We pray for all expectant mothers, that their babies will be delivered safely with no harm to child or mother.  Amen. 

23 February 2023
We pray for recovering addicts, that the Lord will strengthen them in their resolve against falling back into the use of drugs or alcohol.  Amen. 

​23 February 2023
​We pray in thanksgiving for the corona 19 vaccination, may it be available for all  peoples in all countries.  Amen

16 February 2023

We pray for those grieving at this time of year for lost loved ones.  May they be consoled in their loss. Amen.

16 February 2023
We pray in thanksgiving for the good result of medical tests.  Praise be to God for answer to prayer.  Amen

​16 February 20223
​We pray for the homeless. May they be given help and be safe at all times.  Amen.

16 February 2023
We pray for the repose of the souls parishioners who have recently died.  May they rest in peace and their families be consoled in their loss.  Amen. 

16 February 2023
We pray for those who are having medical tests.  May the Lord bring them to healing and console them whilst they are waiting for test results and keep them from anxiety and fear. Amen

9 February 2023

We pray for more vocations to the Priesthood, that men who are being called will respond to the Lord's invitation.  Amen. 

9 February 2023
We pray for our politicians that they respect each other, not hurt each other but work together for the greater good of the Country. Amen.


9 February 2023
We pray for the seriously ill and ask for their healing and peace in all hearts

9 February 2023
We pray for the Synod, that many ideas spring from prayers and seeking the Lord's desires for His church.   Amen. 

9 February 2023
We pray for the repose of the souls of the dead and for the consolation of grieving families.   May the Lord comfort them. Amen.

9 February 2023
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 all will accept the vaccine so that no more people will suffer.  Amen. 

5 February 2023
We pray for E and family, for her work takes her away from her children for much of the time, which also separates her from the practice of her Catholic faith, may her children be Baptised and there be conversion for her husband.   May the Lord work miracles in Jesus's Name. Amen.

3 February 2023
We pray for the poor people in Ukraine that God will find a way to help them and bring them the help they so desperately need for their families.  May the Lord bring peace to this troubled land.  May those who wage war change their hearts to realise the error of their ways. Amen.

3 February 2023
We pray for parishioners waiting for treatment, that surgery and other forms of care and treatment take place without any further delay.  Amen.

3 February 2023

We pray for a lady who would like to have faith.  May the Holy Spirit find a way to grant this lady's wish. Amen.

3 February 2023
We pray for a parishioner, that he will be healed from his affliction and return to good health.  Amen.

3 February 2023
We pray that our nation will turn back to Jesus to accept Him as Lord and live in His way, helping the marginalised and the most vulnerable.  Amen

31 January 2023
We pray for the private intentions of MW in Jesus Name. Amen.

27 January 2023

We pray for those murdered in so many places in the world.  May the Lord have mercy on their souls, console the grieving and  change the hearts of the perpetrators to do good and not harm.  Amen.

27 January 2023
We pray for the situation between Russia and the Ukraine, may it be resolved through justice and in a peaceful manner with no more bloodshed.  Amen 

27 January 2023
We pray for our nation, that jobs and businesses will recover and the economy be strengthened and the inflation rate reduce. Amen .

27 January 2023
We pray for Hannah, a young mother, to be healed and restored to her family.  Amen.

27 January 2023
We pray for all people for their peace of mind.  May those with stress and anxiety be reassured that You Lord are there to console and care for them.   Take any feelings of despair or suicidal thoughts away from your people. Be with them at this hour of need.  Amen.


27  January 2023
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.

27 January 2023
We pray for all children bullied by their peers at school.  May the perpetrators realise their actions are not acceptable, so repent and become better people and caring instead.  Amen. 

19 January 2023
We pray that knife and gun crime will cease, that differences will be discussed without resource to violence.  Amen. 

19 January 2023
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.


19 January 2023
We pray that the  Holy Spirit will fill all hearts with zeal and love for the Lord.  Amen. 

19 January 2023
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. 

19 January 2023
We pray for 
our Alpha helpers and those attending that they become stronger in faith and have a deeper relationship with the Lord.  Amen.

12 January 2022
We pray for the souls of recently died parishioners.   May the Lord comfort their grieving spouses and family.

12 January 2022
We pray for the persecuted Church, that the Lord protects His faithful and changes the hearts of their oppressors.  Amen. 

12 January 2022

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, but being understanding of their fear we pray for their peace of mind.  Amen. 

12 January 2022
We pray for those who are having surgery.  May the Lord guide comfort and support the patients and their families.   Amen. 

12 January 2022
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

5 January 2023
We pray for all new births especially if the child has life affecting health issues.  May the Lord help the families through any difficulties that may lay ahead. Amen.


5 January 2023
​We pray in thanksgiving for all prayers answered.  Amen.

5 January 2022
​We pray for those who are suffering mental stress.  May they receive the support and can they need,  Amen

5 January 2023
We pray for a successful outcome for those undergoing surgery . Amen 


5 January 2023
We pray for those people who have turned away from their faith.  May the Holy Spirit lead them back to Him to find the love of God is there for them always.  Amen.

29 December 2022
We pray for those recently died, may the Lord have mercy on their souls and bring them to everlasting life.  May He comfort the grieving.  Amen. 

29 December 2022

May we recognise when certain relationships are not healthy for the integrity of our souls and curtail them. Amen,. 

29 December 2022
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

29 December 2022
We pray for a family who have been granted permission to stay in the UK but are still waiting for the right to work and need an income.  We give thanks to all those who in their generosity are helping this family.  Amen.

29 December 2022
​We pray for those in severe grief, may they be consoled and comforted and move on in their lives to come to terms with their loss.  Amen. 

29 December 2022
We pray for peace between Israel and Palestine, that a willingness on both sides will seek reconciliation and justice for all residents of that beleaguered land.  Amen. 

29 December 2022
We pray for the unemployed, those who have mounting debts and face hardships, that they find gainful jobs and rebuild their lives.  Amen.

28 December 2022
Please my dearest Sacred Heart of JESUS, please bless L and J with Holy, blessed, healthy, happy, safe, protected children.  Please dearest Sacred Heart of JESUS please heal, bless, protect, save, cure, heal, rescue, have mercy on, forgive, love, enfold and entrust in the abode of your most Sacred Heart L’s conceptions,her pregnancies, deliveries, and their children with Holy Miraculous, Heavenly, Healing, Divine blessings.  Please dearest Sacred Heart of JESUS please heal, bless and protect J, L, and their children with Holy, long, healthy, peaceful, joyful lives.  Holy Mary Mother of GOD please pray for us always. Thank you dearest JESUS. Thank you everyone for your prayers. Please my dearest Sacred Heart of JESUS please heal L's mental health and physical health. In the Holy Name of JESUS we pray.
Amen.       


22 December 2022
We pray for a friend of a parishioner, who has suffered so much emotionally and is deeply traumatised as a result.  A friend is asking for Conversion and healing for him. Amen.

22 December 2022
We pray for the sick in the parish, may the Lord bring them to healing and  give them His peace as they receive treatment for their conditions. Amen. 

22 December 2022

We pray that all will be able to trust in God's love and mercy, keep the faith and pray when things in their lives are stressful and hard to understand.  Amen.

22 December 2022
We pray for those suffering from dementia.  May the Lord send His Holy Spirit down on them to heal, comfort and support them, bringing their families strength and consolation at this so difficult time.  Amen 

22 December 2022
We pray for Paul, friend of parishioner, who has had both legs amputated.  May the Lord heal the wounds and comfort Paul and give him the strength he needs to recover and learn to walk again.   May the family be supported as they care for him.  Amen. 

22 December 2022
We pray for the people of the third world as they suffer greatly from the Covid  virus.  May the Lord have mercy on the dead, heal the sick and comfort and console the grieving.  May sufficient supplies of vaccines and necessary medical equipment be supplied by all nations in humanitarian aid.  Amen

22 December 2022
We pray that the parishioners are inspired by the Lord to visit a Parish Evangelisation Cell meeting so they will realise just how their spiritual life will be enhanced by becoming a member.   Amen 

15 December 2022
We pray for the young single mother who dropped dead in front of her children.  May the Lord have mercy on her soul and bring comfort and consolation to the children and remaining family.  May suitable care be found for them. 

15 December 2022

We pray that all councils will work for the benefit of the common good, help those in dire need and act judiciously in all matters.  Amen. 

15 December  2022
We pray for the repose of the souls of those recently died, especially the children who fell through the ice in Solihull.  May they rest in peace and the Lord comfort their grieving families and friends. Amen.

15 December 2022
We pray for the poorer countries of the world in the throes of the pandemic, for all the thousands that have died, and the sick with few facilities to help them.  We pray too for all their needs, food shelter and health needs. May the Lord have mercy on the souls of the dead, comfort the grieving and bring the sick to healing.   May the richer countries of the world send much aid to assist the care of all.  Amen. 

15 December 2022
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.  

15 December 2022
​We pray that all those who need comfort and support in any way will receive it.  Amen

15 December 2022
We pray for the right use of media that fair reporting will be made at all times.   Amen.   

15 December 2022
We pray for those with mental health issues, that they be reassured by the Lord and be consoled and comforted.  Amen.

19 November 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of Don Pigi Perini, founder of the Parish Evangelisation System (PECS) in Europe who died today.  May he rest in peace in the glory of the Lord.  May the Lord console those who are grieving for him.  Amen


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