OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS�EXTENDED PRAYERS FOR OUR CWF MINISTRIES�

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LET US REMEMBER THAT WE ARE IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD

Let us remember that we are in the presence of God

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Sign of the Cross:

In the name of the Father�and of the Son�and of the Holy Spirt

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Amen

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OUR LOCAL ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY

We pray for our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, that together the Holy Spirit will guide us on our journey of healing towards reconciliation and justice.

THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING

We pray for the deaf and hard of hearing, that they may be supported and still come to know the message of the Gospel.

STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

We pray for our fellow students in public schools, that they have many opportunities to know Christ and His teachings.

OUR SEMINARIANS

We pray for our seminarians, that they may grow in faith, hope and love and become good and faithful priests.

THOSE IN UNIVERSITIES, HOSPITALS AND PRISONS

We pray for those in universities, hospitals and prisons, that by God’s grace, they may get the help they need.

THE MOST VULNERABLE IN OUR COMMUNITY

We pray for the most vulnerable people in our community, that even in difficult times they may they come to know of God’s loving embrace.

With the intercession of Our Lady, Help of Christians, �let us pray for the ministries of the Charitable Works Fund and all those these ministries strive to serve.

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PRAYER TO OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS

Almighty God, deepen in our hearts�our love of Mary Help of Christians.�Through her prayers and under her protection,�may the light of Christ shine over our land.�May Australia be granted harmony, justice and peace.�Grant wisdom to our leaders and integrity to our citizens.�Bless especially the men and women�of the Australian Defence Force and their families.�We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Mary Help of Christians, pray for us.

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OUR LADY HELP OF CHRISTIANS� �

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