Fr Bryan	We thank God for the work of the Fairtrade Foundation which has helped many farmers to be paid fairly for their labour.  We give thanks to all those who strive for justice and fairness throughout the world.
Reader	We benefit from an abundance of wealth and wonderful food. We pray for the hungry nations of the world. May they be freed from the pain of being ignored.
	Lord in Your mercy, …
Reader	We celebrate the joys of creation. We pray for the people who are denied their share. May the earth and everything in it be for the benefit of all human beings.
	Lord in Your mercy, …
Reader	We benefit from international trade. We pray for the producers and workers who are deprived of their just reward. May all created goods reach those who need them.
	Lord in Your mercy, …
Reader	We pray especially for the farmers who find it increasingly difficult to grow their crops in the face of our changing climate. May governments fully recognise this problem and support the efforts of farmers to feed themselves and their neighbours.
	Lord in Your mercy, …
Reader	By becoming man, Jesus raised all creation to a new dignity; may we grow in reverence for God’s bountiful creation and acknowledge our responsibility for its preservation.
	Lord in Your mercy, …
Reader	We will now say the LiveSimply prayer which you will find on the back page of Briefly.  There is a copy on the back of this sheet for you.
	The Hail Mary won’t be said at this stage because the Children’s Liturgy group will be introducing it after the offertory hymn.
Fr Bryan	Father of Creation, we see a world divided between those who live well and those barely able to live.  We pray for the courage to change the ways in which we live, in order to become good stewards of creation and bring fairness for all.  Through Christ our Lord…etc