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Intercessions for Low Sunday, Easter 2, Year
C, April 27th 2025
Everlasting God, as Jesus appeared in the
locked room to show his disciples the beginning of a new world, draw us
closer so that we, like Thomas, can examine the wounded hands and feet of
Jesus in order to know and understand the depth of his love for us.
Let us therefore approach the throne of God in confidence as we pray for
the whole people of God in Christ Jesus, and for all people according to
their needs.
(Short Silence)
Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer
Gracious God, look down with love upon our
Church here in the Costa Blanca Chaplaincy as day by day we struggle to be
a body worthy of Jesus’ name, an Easter People whose song is Alleluia. Be
with the Clergy and Wardens as they focus on spreading the Good News as we
give thanks for the Resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer
Creator God, we raise before you our world,
especially praying for peace in Ukraine, reconciliation and healing in all
places of war, hatred and terrorism. We pray that the nations of this
world may be united and subject to the rule of the Risen Christ, through
whom and for whom all things were created. We pray for Phillipe VI,
King of Spain and Charles, King of Great Britain; may their rules be
guided and influenced by the example set by your son who lives and reigns
as King of Kings.
(Short Silence)
Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer
Loving God, your Son remained with his
disciples after his resurrection, teaching them to love all their
neighbours as themselves. As his disciples in the Costa Blanca, we offer
our prayers on behalf of the Spanish Communities where we are privileged
to live and our friends and neighbours with whom we interact day by day.
(Short Silence)
Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer
Almighty God, we pray for all who are sick and
for all who are in hospital that they may be aware that the Lord is with
them in their troubles.
(add names of those requesting prayer)
(Short Silence)
Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer
Loving God, surround all who mourn this day
with your continuing compassion. Do not let grief overwhelm those who are
bereaved, or turn them against you. When grief seems never-ending, take
them one step at a time along the journey of death and resurrection.
(add names of the recently departed or on
Anniversary list)
(Short Silence)
Lord, in your mercy: hear our prayer
Father God, you have called us to follow you.
As you hear our prayers make us faithful in responding to your call.
Merciful father: accept these
prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen
You can also find the current intercessions here, using this link to open a .pdf file which can be read online or downloaded for printing
The current prayer archive for year B is here, in .pdf format
Yours in Christ
Rev’d Steve Foster
We have been asked by The Archbishops of Canterbury and York to continue to pray for Ukraine:
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
We write to you as the world is in
turmoil following recent events in Eastern Europe
I am sure that you will agree that the horrific and unprovoked attack on Ukraine is an act of great evil
Now, more than ever, we need to place our trust in Jesus
Christ, as we remember that God is not the author of confusion but of
peace; and so I urge you to pray for a ceasefire, a withdrawal of Russian
forces and for peace to prevail
Pray for the innocent – the women, men and children who are displaced, whose lives are disrupted, and who live in fear of the atrocities of war
Pray for those with power – that they may make a resolute and public decision to never use force, to actively work for peace and seek peaceful solutions to dispute and disagreement
Pray that there may be a recognition of common and shared humanity and God’s promise of flourishing life for all people
The Bishop in Europe has asked us to join them in prayer for the chaplaincy in Kyiv and the churches that serve Ukraine
At this time of great uncertainty, we place our hope and trust in God, whose love never fails. Lord, have mercy
Fr Steve Foster
The Singing Vicar
Email: singingvicar@gmail.com