Prayers of the Faithful
Fr : For our brother William , let us pray to our Lord Jesus Christ , who said : “ I am the resurrection and the life . Whoever believes in me shall live even in death and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die .”
Chantelle : We thank you Lord for William ’ s life , for his love , generosity , strength , kindness and humour . Give him reward for his many gifts to us . Lord hear us . All : Lord hear our prayer .
Peter : We pray for our brother William , that God will reward him with peace and joy for the good he did during his life . Lord hear us . All : Lord hear our prayer .
William : We pray that nothing of William ’ s life be lost , but may he go on living in his children and grandchildren through our love and memories of him . Lord hear us . All : Lord hear our prayer .
Stephen : We pray for all his family and friends . Strengthen them with your grace and peace as they place their hope in you . Lord hear us . All : Lord hear our prayer .
Veronica : William lived a long life ; may he obtain rest from his labours , and the reward of all his goodness . Lord hear us . All : Lord hear our prayer .
Rosie : We pray for the sorrowing family , relatives and friends of William , that you may find strength and consolation in your Christian faith and in the love and support of this community . Lord hear us .
All : Lord hear our prayer .