Parish Prayer
Lord God, we ask you to bless our Parish. Help us to know you in a deeper way. Help us to sincerely live in imitation of Jesus, your Son, with the power of your Spirit in our hearts.
Bless all families in our Parish, especially families that experience difficulties; bless all the children and young people in our parish; bless the old, the lonely and the sick, at home and in hospital. Bless those who grieve, those who despair of life, and all who suffer pain and hurt.
Bring the grace of healing, peace and hope to all hearts and through the intercession of St. Gabriel, may your love be upon us as we place all our trust in you.
We ask your blessing too, Lord God, through St. Gabriel, on our Parish Community that we may become a place of hospitality, love, welcome and support for all.
We make this prayer to you in the name of Jesus the Lord, Amen.
Mary, Mother of Jesus, bring all our lives to the heart of Jesus, your Son, that through you, we may know his love and peace. Amen.