The Church of


Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Cecilia

The Roman Catholic church serving Blandford and the surrounding Dorset villages

Intercessions - Bidding Prayers - Intercessions

Intercessions for Pentecost

Priest:Gathered in Christ’s name and empowered by the Spirit,we humbly present our petitions to the Father.

Reader:That those who preach the Gospel be filled with the fire of the Spirit and the merciful love of God: (pause) Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.

That divided families, warring tribes, small states and great nations,set aside their differences and seek unity: (pause) Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.                           

That creative artists find hope, beauty and inspiration in all God’s creation: (pause) Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.

That all whose communication is impaired — those who are blind or deaf or cannot speak — experience the Spirit’s love in the loving touch of those around them: (pause) Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.

That our loving God will lift the burdens of those who suffer from illnesses of the mind and body: (pause) Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.,

That those who have died experience the joys of God’s Kingdom in all its fullness: (pause) Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.

We pray for a few moments in the silence of our hearts …: (long pause) Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.

We ask Mary our Mother to join her prayers with ours as we say Hail Mary…

Priest: God of glory, you touch each heart by the power of your Spirit.  Grant what we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.