Prayer intentions
Archbishop of Southwark
John Wilson
Archbishop of Southwark
John Wilson
Pope Francis' prayer intentions for this month in 2020
MAY
For Deacons
We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.
MAY
For Deacons
We pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire 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 Eastertide
The Fifty days between Easter Sunday and Pentecost are celebrated in joy and exultation as one Feast Day, indeed as one “Great Sunday.” The first eight days of Easter Time constitute the Octave of Easter, and are celebrated as Solemnities of the Lord.
New Members of the Church
Vocations: especially on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
The Right Use of the Media – especially on World Communications Day, the Seventh Sunday of Easter.
The Church:- especially at Pentecost
Human Work:- especially on May 1st St Joseph the Worker.
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
Survivors of Sexual abuse: Friday in the 5th week of Lent
Women: especially on Women’s World Day of Prayer, first Friday in March
Penitents and Wanderers
The Fifty days between Easter Sunday and Pentecost are celebrated in joy and exultation as one Feast Day, indeed as one “Great Sunday.” The first eight days of Easter Time constitute the Octave of Easter, and are celebrated as Solemnities of the Lord.
New Members of the Church
Vocations: especially on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
The Right Use of the Media – especially on World Communications Day, the Seventh Sunday of Easter.
The Church:- especially at Pentecost
Human Work:- especially on May 1st St Joseph the Worker.
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
Survivors of Sexual abuse: Friday in the 5th week of Lent
Women: especially on Women’s World Day of Prayer, first Friday in March
Penitents and Wanderers
This week's Bidding Prayers
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Prayer Intentions for Churches Together Orpington (CTO)
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Parishioner prayer intentions:
to submit a prayer request email to.... Prayer intentions
24 May 2020
We pray for the full recovery from surgery of AM, friend of a parishioner. May the Lord bring A to good health. Amen.
22 May 2020
We pray for the grandson of a parishioner as he is having visual problems as a result of diabetes type 1. May his sight difficulties be resolved. Amen.
22 May 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.
22 May 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.
22 May 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 May 2020
May we recognise when certain relationships are not healthy for the integrity of our souls and curtail them. Amen,.
15 May 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.
15 May 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.
15 May 2020
We pray that all those who need comfort and support in any way will receive it. Amen
8 May 2020
We pray for those who are unable to receive treatment at hospital for their symptoms due to the lockdown. May the delay not harm them or cause them long term health problems. Amen.
8 May 2020
We pray for the right use of media that fair reporting will be made at all times. Amen.
8 May 2020
We pray for those with mental health issues, that they be reassured by the Lord and be consoled and comforted. Amen.
1 May 2020
Novena to Our Lady of Fatima 5th to 12th May 2020 here
1 May 2020
We pray that those living together in lockdown will achieve harmony in their lives and not discord. May all appreciate and care for each other. Amen.
1 May 2020
We pray for the Alpha course online beginning this evening, that all will feel at ease and learn from the experience and that the Holy Spirit will lead all to a deeper understanding and belief and a closer relationship with Jesus. Amen.
1 May 2020
We pray for those who are feeling the strain of being alone without human company to touch or speak to. May the Lord give them peace in their hearts. Amen.
27 April 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of Sheila Lowe who served the Lord for many years in our parish. May the Lord bring her to share in His glory and grant His consolation and comfort to her grieving family. Amen.
24 April 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 April 2020
We pray for those with mental health issues as this is a particularly difficult time for them. Amen.
24 April 2020
We pray for Daniele, a newborn who has had a brain haemorrhage. Now home from hospital he will need much physiotherapy
May he recover with no residual damage. Amen.
24 April 2020
We pray for parishioners who have died from the virus and ask the Lord to console and comfort those grieving for them. Amen
17 April 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 April 2020
We pray for those in isolation, may they accept and embrace their situation and use it for the furtherance of evangelisation through social media and other means of communication. Amen.
17 April 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.
9 April 2020
We pray that all peoples will receive the blessings of Easter and the Risen Lord will lead all to salvation with the Holy Spirit touching all hearts, leading them to repentance and conversion. Amen.
9 April 2020
We pray for our world that it soon recovers from the coronavirus and all people will be safe. Amen.
9 April 2020
We pray for our Prime Minister Boris Johnson, that he may have a speedy recovery from the virus infection.
9 April 2020
We pray for the NHS staff who are working tirelessly to save patients with the coronavirus. Amen.
3 April 2020
We pray that all people will be encouraged by trusting in the Lord in all situations. Amen.
3 April 2020
We pray that this will be a time of many turning to the Lord and accepting of His Word. Amen.
3 April 2020
We pray that the Holy Week personal prayer journeys will be spiritual and fruitful. Amen
27 March 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
27 March 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.
27 March 2020
We pray for a parishioner who has to work on tills n a grocery store so is exposed in close proximity to customers. May the Lord keep her safe from infection and calm her fears. Amen
27 March 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of a parishioner's father and for the consolation of his wife and family. Unable to have a full funeral service to give thanks for his life adds to their distress. May the Lord comfort them. Amen.
27 March 2020
We pray the Lord will help all this in lockdown be safe and all their needs met by people bringing them food etc. Amen
20 March 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 so that no more people die. Amen.
20 March 2020
We pray for the Church as all public worship is stopped. No longer able to attend Masses and services the faithful needs to pray and fast for You, Lord, to turn the situation around to save your people. Amen
20 March 2020
We pray for the world's economies and the people who may lose their jobs in this time of crisis. Amen.
20 March 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.
20 March 2020
We pray for those who have died from the pandemic Coronavirus Covid 19. may the Lord have mercy on their souls, bring the sick to healing and comfort the grieving and eradicate the virus. Amen
13 March 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.
13 March 2020
We pray for a young baby that is seriously ill. May this child fully recover with no residual health problems. Amen.
13 March 2020
We pray that the pandemic around the world will be eradicated, that this corona virus covid 19 be totally expunged, that the Lord has mercy on the souls of the departed, those who contract the disease will be healed and the grieving be consoled. May the Lord protect those caring for the sick, to prevent them contracting the disease. Amen
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to submit a prayer request email to.... Prayer intentions
24 May 2020
We pray for the full recovery from surgery of AM, friend of a parishioner. May the Lord bring A to good health. Amen.
22 May 2020
We pray for the grandson of a parishioner as he is having visual problems as a result of diabetes type 1. May his sight difficulties be resolved. Amen.
22 May 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.
22 May 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.
22 May 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 May 2020
May we recognise when certain relationships are not healthy for the integrity of our souls and curtail them. Amen,.
15 May 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.
15 May 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.
15 May 2020
We pray that all those who need comfort and support in any way will receive it. Amen
8 May 2020
We pray for those who are unable to receive treatment at hospital for their symptoms due to the lockdown. May the delay not harm them or cause them long term health problems. Amen.
8 May 2020
We pray for the right use of media that fair reporting will be made at all times. Amen.
8 May 2020
We pray for those with mental health issues, that they be reassured by the Lord and be consoled and comforted. Amen.
1 May 2020
Novena to Our Lady of Fatima 5th to 12th May 2020 here
1 May 2020
We pray that those living together in lockdown will achieve harmony in their lives and not discord. May all appreciate and care for each other. Amen.
1 May 2020
We pray for the Alpha course online beginning this evening, that all will feel at ease and learn from the experience and that the Holy Spirit will lead all to a deeper understanding and belief and a closer relationship with Jesus. Amen.
1 May 2020
We pray for those who are feeling the strain of being alone without human company to touch or speak to. May the Lord give them peace in their hearts. Amen.
27 April 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of Sheila Lowe who served the Lord for many years in our parish. May the Lord bring her to share in His glory and grant His consolation and comfort to her grieving family. Amen.
24 April 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 April 2020
We pray for those with mental health issues as this is a particularly difficult time for them. Amen.
24 April 2020
We pray for Daniele, a newborn who has had a brain haemorrhage. Now home from hospital he will need much physiotherapy
May he recover with no residual damage. Amen.
24 April 2020
We pray for parishioners who have died from the virus and ask the Lord to console and comfort those grieving for them. Amen
17 April 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 April 2020
We pray for those in isolation, may they accept and embrace their situation and use it for the furtherance of evangelisation through social media and other means of communication. Amen.
17 April 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.
9 April 2020
We pray that all peoples will receive the blessings of Easter and the Risen Lord will lead all to salvation with the Holy Spirit touching all hearts, leading them to repentance and conversion. Amen.
9 April 2020
We pray for our world that it soon recovers from the coronavirus and all people will be safe. Amen.
9 April 2020
We pray for our Prime Minister Boris Johnson, that he may have a speedy recovery from the virus infection.
9 April 2020
We pray for the NHS staff who are working tirelessly to save patients with the coronavirus. Amen.
3 April 2020
We pray that all people will be encouraged by trusting in the Lord in all situations. Amen.
3 April 2020
We pray that this will be a time of many turning to the Lord and accepting of His Word. Amen.
3 April 2020
We pray that the Holy Week personal prayer journeys will be spiritual and fruitful. Amen
27 March 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
27 March 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.
27 March 2020
We pray for a parishioner who has to work on tills n a grocery store so is exposed in close proximity to customers. May the Lord keep her safe from infection and calm her fears. Amen
27 March 2020
We pray for the repose of the soul of a parishioner's father and for the consolation of his wife and family. Unable to have a full funeral service to give thanks for his life adds to their distress. May the Lord comfort them. Amen.
27 March 2020
We pray the Lord will help all this in lockdown be safe and all their needs met by people bringing them food etc. Amen
20 March 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 so that no more people die. Amen.
20 March 2020
We pray for the Church as all public worship is stopped. No longer able to attend Masses and services the faithful needs to pray and fast for You, Lord, to turn the situation around to save your people. Amen
20 March 2020
We pray for the world's economies and the people who may lose their jobs in this time of crisis. Amen.
20 March 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.
20 March 2020
We pray for those who have died from the pandemic Coronavirus Covid 19. may the Lord have mercy on their souls, bring the sick to healing and comfort the grieving and eradicate the virus. Amen
13 March 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.
13 March 2020
We pray for a young baby that is seriously ill. May this child fully recover with no residual health problems. Amen.
13 March 2020
We pray that the pandemic around the world will be eradicated, that this corona virus covid 19 be totally expunged, that the Lord has mercy on the souls of the departed, those who contract the disease will be healed and the grieving be consoled. May the Lord protect those caring for the sick, to prevent them contracting the disease. Amen
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