Holy Spirit, mighty wind of God, inhabit our darkness, brood over our abyss and speak to our chaos, that we may breathe with your life and share your creation in the power of Jesus Christ.

Lord in your mercy,  Hear our prayer

Bless your Church in every part of the world,  Bless those who are young in faith that they may be open to all the possibilities of life in Christ and may grow in knowledge and maturity.  Bless those who witness in areas of great human need, where there is hunger, poverty, political unrest or threat of war.  Bless those in places where the Church is persecuted and people are made to suffer for the faith they profess.  Bless those who witness in areas where the Church is growing and people are daily being added to their numbers.  Father may your Spirit by active among them all to nurture the young, to strengthen the need, to uphold the oppressed and to inspire all who testify.

Lord in your mercy,  Hear our prayer

O God, you have graciously brought us to this hour, the time when you poured out your Holy Spirit in tongues of flame upon your disciples, filling them with the gift of your grace.  May we, too, receive this blessing; and as we seek to praise you, may we share in your eternal kingdom.

Lord in your mercy,  Hear our prayer

Father, remember in your mercy those we know who are in particular need of your help.  Grant healing to the sick in body or mind, especially remembering Jannie and Mary.  Comfort the sorrowing and the anxious.  Give patience and courage to the elderly and lonely.  May your peace be with them all today and every day.

Lord in your mercy,  Hear our prayer

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

Merciful Father, accept these prayers for the sake of your son, our saviour, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.