Suggestions for the Intercessions (Sunday 14 June 2009)

Blessed are you, Lord our God.  May we who in this season have received the gifts of the Spirit use them for the benefit of your creation and to reveal your love in the world.

Lord, as we rejoiced in the coming of the Spirit, we give thanks for all who proclaim your presence and power.  We ask you to bless all who have received your Spirit, especially those who have been confirmed into your Church this Easter.  Pour out your Holy Spirit on the archbishop and people of these dioceses; and enrich the spiritual life of the parishes of Malahide, Portmarnock and St Doulagh’s, and their clergy Norman Gamble and Ken Sherwood.  May the Dean and community of this cathedral church, and all who visit it, proclaim your presence and power.

Lord, in your mercy ...

Lord, you give great gifts and talents to your people.  We ask you to bless and guide all leaders of nations and peoples, all who make decisions that will affect our lives and the future of the world, and all who influence our choices in such matters.

Lord, in your mercy ...

We give thanks that your Holy Spirit came upon the disciples in an ordinary home.  Bless our homes with your presence, and grant that we in this land may grow in the fruits of the Spirit.  Let us know that you are with us and our loved ones.  Protect us from all evil, and guide us in the ways of peace and love.

Lord, in your mercy ...

Lord of life, we remember all who are dis-Spirited; the distressed, the depressed and despairing, all who have lost hope or joy in their lives.  We remember also all who struggle with poverty or hunger, those who are homeless and all refugees.  In a moment of silence we pray for the people who are ill, particularly those who have asked for our prayers.

Lord, in your mercy ...

We give you praise, Lord, giver of life and life eternal. We remember in your presence your blessed saints and our loved ones departed, particularly Robin Cherry, who has recently died, and Bruce Mallock, on his fifth anniversary. May light perpetual shine upon them as they share in the glory of your kingdom.

Merciful Father, accept these our prayers for the sake of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

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