Celebrant : Jesus reminds us, "The last will be first and the first will be last." With trust in our loving Father, let us place our prayers before Him.

Response : Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

1. For the Church: We pray for the Holy Father, Bishops, Priests, Religious and all the Faithful, that they may lead God's people with love and humility, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
2. For the World: We pray for countries affected by war, violence, disasters and other difficulties. May God bring peace and comfort to all who are suffering, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
3. For Those in Need: We pray for the sick, the poor, the lonely and all those facing difficulties. May they receive the help and care they need, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
4. For Vocations: We pray for more vocations to the priesthood and religious life. May many young people generously respond to God's call, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
5. For couples in the first five years of marriage: That the Lord may strengthen them in the joys and challenges of these early years of married life, and bless their journey together with love, fidelity and mutual understanding, as they keep Christ at the centre of their marriage, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
6. For the Regency Community: As the Regency Community celebrates the feast of its patron, St. Robert Bellarmine, may his example of deep faith, prayer, wisdom and service inspire all the members to remain united and clustered in Christ, we pray to the Lord .... Response
   
   
7. For Our Personal and Parish Community Needs: Lets us now pray in silence for our parish community and personal needs…. (Pause) We pray to the Lord .... Response
   

(Pray for community and personal needs.... we pray to the Lord....)

Celebrant : Loving Father, hear our prayers and grant us the grace to live with love and generosity. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.