Prayers of the Faithful

Bidding prayers from Ethiopia, sung if possible to a simple tone

For the peaceful holy things,
that God in his mercy may restore peace among us.
We pray

Response: Amen. Lord, have compassion.

For our community,
that God may keep us in the communion of the Holy Spirit until the end.
We pray

Response: Amen. Lord, have compassion.

For Pope N, for our blessed Bishop/Archbishop N;
that God may give them a long life with us, that with diligence and with pure spotless hearts, they may keep true the word of faith for they are the guardians of the church.
We pray

Response: Amen. Lord, have compassion.

For the faithful laity,
that God may always grant them to keep perfect faith in purity.
We pray

Response: Amen. Lord, have compassion.

For the hungry and thirsty,
that God may grant them their daily food.
We pray Amen.

Response: Lord, have compassion.

For prisoners,
that God may set them free from their bonds.
We pray

Response: Amen. Lord, have compassion.

For the rains,
that God may send rain where it is needed.
We pray

Response: Amen. Lord, have compassion.

For the fruits of the earth,
that God may grant to the earth her seed for the sowing and for the harvest.
We pray

Response: Amen. Lord, have compassion.

For the intentions of the people gathered here,
that ____________________
We pray

Response: Amen. Lord, have compassion.

For those who work for SCIAF and their supporters,
that God will keep them from all harm, whether spiritual or physical
We pray

Response: Amen. Lord, have compassion.