Almighty God, our heavenly Father, you promised through your Son Jesus Christ, to hear us when we pray in faith.

As we begin to follow Jesus in the way of the Cross, awaken us to understand both the pain and the love of his Passion.  Guide the whole Church to honour him as Lord, and to meet him on his way with adoration that will never fail.

Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer

Welcome Lord!  With palms we strew your way and with songs we greet you.  You come to us in peace, not as our enemy but as as our friend, not to make war but to reconcile, not to destroy but to heal.  Lord, you have chose to come in peace, armed with the strength of love.  Let us with you, work to bring peace where there is war, healing where there is hatred.

Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer

Come to our cities, Lord, with problems of over-crowding, vandalism, violence, loneliness, poverty and stress.  Come to rescue us from all that is destructive and help us to work for the good of everyone.

Lord in your mercy. Hear our prayer

A prayer of blessing for Holy Week.

May the father who so loved the world that he gave his only Son, bring us by faith to his eternal life.
May Christ, who accepted the cup of sacrifice in obedience to the Father’s will, keep us steadfast as we walk with Him in the way of His cross.
May the Spirit, who strengthens us to suffer with Christ, that we may share his glory, set our minds on love and peace.

Rejoicing in the fellowship of our Lady Mary, St Joseph,  St Gregory and all of your saints, we commend ourselves and the whole of creation to your unfailing love.

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

Amen