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For the Church. May we allow God’s power and wisdom to work in our minds and our hearts that we may bring forth a rich harvest of justice and kindness in our world Show We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the grace of patience. May we learn to defer judgment, become reflective and prayerful and await insight from God that we may make better choices in our daily living; We ask. Receive our prayer, O God May we be a leaven of compassion and hospitality in our society, opening our minds and our hearts to those who have been disregarded, cut off, judged and condemned We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For healing within the church, our nation and our world. For an end to poverty, war and racism, injustice, political manipulation and world hunger that all people may grow in blessing We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For all who are sick, dying and grieving. For those who are addicted, alone or afraid; and for the intentions we hold in our silence … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF JULY 16, 2023 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For the Church. May we spread seeds of hope and joy with great generosity and abandon that more people may know God’s compassion and love We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For a greater respect for the Earth. May we strive to keep our air, land and water clean so that all may be able to live, breathe and grow We ask. Receive our prayer, O God May we courageously share our faith and its traditions with the young and with those who are un-churched. And may our efforts plant seeds within them for the foundation of a solid faith We ask. Receive our prayer, O God May God’s love and healing sustain all who are sick, afraid, addicted or grieving. May the dying know the comfort of God’s peace We ask. Receive our prayer, O God As we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel this week, may this be a time of prayer and memories for us. We are thankful for the great legacy of faith given to us by our ancestors, priests and nuns who served us, and all who still work and contribute to sustain our parish family We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the prayers we offer in silence. We remember the needs of our country and the world, for healing in our struggles with violence, racism, war and immigration We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF JULY 9, 2023 Response. Receive our prayer, O God Inspire Pope Francis, Bishop Lucia and all church leadership with vision, that all people may know the gentle love, compassion and forgiveness of Jesus We ask. Receive our prayer, O God Hold those who are burdened by life — the sick and dying, all who struggle with finances and job loss, anyone dealing with trauma or addiction. Bring healing, hope and renewal We ask. Receive our prayer, O God May we embrace the grace to be childlike, surrendering our attempts to control others through manipulation, power or status We ask. Receive our prayer, O God We pray for a deeper consciousness of the damage caused by systemic racism and the unwelcoming of immigrants seeking refuge. May we be humble and open disciples of Jesus We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the gift of peace. Transform those filled with anger, jealousy and judgment. Comfort the grieving, and hear the prayers we hold closely in our hearts … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF JULY 2, 2023 Response. Lord, receive our prayer For the grace of openness. May prophetic leadership within the Church uncover ways to understand, nourish and celebrate our faith with vibrancy and joy We ask. Lord, receive our prayer For the grace of hospitality. As a church and as a nation, may we welcome immigrants and refugees and receive them with generous love We ask. Lord, receive our prayer For the grace of surrender. May we be willing to surrender all that impedes us from following Christ more closely — power, pride, or possessions We ask. Lord, receive our prayer For the grace of blessing on our nation and our world. May God guide us to eradicate all forms of systemic racism, prejudice, violence and addiction, and to heal suffering throughout the world We ask. Lord, receive our prayer For the grace of compassion. May we tenderly care for those who are sick and those who grieve. May we hold those who have died in our hearts, our memories and our prayer. And may God hear the intentions we offer in silence … We ask. Lord, receive our prayer WEEK OF JUNE 25, 2023 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For Pope Francis and the Church. May we continue to bring hope to the world with the confident assurance of God’s abiding love — now and always We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For national and world leaders. For bishops and church leadership. Open their hearts and minds to those who speak with faith and vision We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For confidence. May we speak the truth that the Spirit has planted within us, unafraid of rejection or ridicule We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For an end to systemic racism and prejudice. May we recognize and embrace the dignity of each individual as brother and sister, and child of God We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For blessings upon Father Jim who assumes his new role as pastor of two faith communities. May he be blest with discernment and affimation We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For our personal needs. For patience in our trials. For all who suffer with addiction, sickness and grief. May those who face death know God’s peace We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF JUNE 18, 2023 Response. Receive our prayer, O God May the church welcome all who are lost, misguided or abandoned into God’s all-embracing love We ask. Receive our prayer, O God May leaders and nations work harder to uphold the dignity of all people, making inroads to end violence, war, discrimination, hunger, poverty and injustice We ask. Receive our prayer, O God Let us pray for Pope Francis, whose vision embraces the entire world. Let us pray that he be accorded respect and honor that his voice can breathe life into the church and bring healing to all parts of the world We ask. Receive our prayer, O God May the sick, addicted, dying and grieving know God’s tenderness through the care of those who love and support them We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For our fathers, living and deceased. For grandfathers, stepfathers, godfathers and all men who devote energy and strength toward the direction, care and welfare of others We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the prayers we offer silently … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF JUNE 11, 2023 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For the Church. Inspire us to live as a Eucharistic people, giving ourselves generously to serve others so that all may have a fuller life We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For our pastor, Father Jim, all priests and bishops, and for all who exercise priestly ministry. Renew their vision and strengthen them and draw them closer to your people We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the hungry and the poor of our world. For immigrants seeking refuge, safety and peace. Open our hearts to find ways to sustain their lives and to work for justice We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the gift of peace in our world. Heal our divisions. Enlighten our dialogue to encourage unity nad to end all forms of violence, greed and prejudice We ask. Receive our prayer, O God Bring comfort and healing to those who suffer through illness, addiction and grief. Bring understanding and peace to the dying. Hear the prayers we hold in silence … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF JUNE 4, 2023 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For the Church. May we proclaim your great love and be signs of your creative, healing and life-giving energy in the world We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the world. May we appreciate and delight in your gift of nature, behold your handiwork in all created people and things, and give positive energy to conserve creation’s beauty for our children and their future We ask. Receive our prayer, O G od For our human family. Kindle deep within us a desire for truth. Help us renew and heal broken relationships and strengthen our commitment to non-violence We ask. Receive our prayer, O God Heal the sick, the addicted and the grieving. Comfort the dying. Sustain all who suffer because of hunger, poverty or violence. Bring peace to people who are alienated, afraid and alone. Open hearts to welcome and shelter immigrants and refugees We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the intentions we make in our silence … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF MAY 28, 2023 Response. Come to us, Spirit of God Spirit of Unity and Forgiveness. Destroy the divisions that separate our human family wherever we are broken — in the church, the nation or the world. Help us work and live together in harmony We ask. Come to us, Spirit of God Spirit of Love and Discernment. Help us place our time, energy and gifts at the service of others, Carrying their burdens and honoring God’s presence in all people We ask. Come to us, Spirit of God Spirit of Truth and Reverence. Encourage a more profound study and discovery of our tradition, of wisdom, the arts and science that we may fully embrace the wonder of life We ask. Come to us, Spirit of God Spirit of Hope and Healing. Renew all who are overwhelmed by their struggles — those who are discourage, in pain or grief. Gi ve them reasons to believe We ask. Come to us, Spirit of God Spirit of Justice and Peace. Uplift the needy, abused and exploited; those who are oppressed or victimized by addiction, poverty or war. Offer them new beginnings and grace their lives We ask. Come to us, Spirit of God For the prayers we offer in silence … We ask. Come to us, Spirit of God WEEK OF MAY 21, 2O23 Response. Risen Lord, hear our prayer For the grace of discipleship. May the Church be formed and reformed through prayer, hope and steadfast attention to God’s word We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer For all who suffer and for all who wait. Give them patience to endure their struggles. For those who confront illness and disease. For cancer survivors and all who know the power of waiting with hope We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer For all who face the future with fear or apprehension. Grant them courage and peace to remain faithful and strong We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer Inspire us to pray with thanksgiving confident that our prayer will bring us peace and that we can become a blessing to others We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer For peace, and a de-escalation of tension in our world. Inspire world and local leaders to seek peaceful resolutions nd to act in wisdom and in truth We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer And for the needs we hold in silence … We remember all who are sick, dying, addicted or grieving We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer WEEK OF MAY 14, 2023 Response. Risen Lord, hear our prayer For the Church. May your Spirit help us reimagine how to proclaim the Gospel today and how to reshape our communities and our worship with safety, prayerfulness and celebration We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer For the world. May we recognize your presence in the beauty of creation, in the choices we make to care for our Earth, in the relationships we build and nurture We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer May we have a more loving spirit with others — thinking, speaking and acting with gentle reverence — embracing the sacredness of every person and our enemies with kindness We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer Inspire world leaders and government workers to act justly, to promote goodness, and to speak in truth. Grant them insight to help restore and preserve peace We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer We pray in thanksgiving for the gift of our mothers and for all those who have shown us a mother’s love. We remember our deceased mothers. May all who nurtured us so lovingly know our love and find blessing with God We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer For our beloved sick, dying and grieving. For those who are addicted, afraid or overwhelmed. And for the personal needs we hold in silence … We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer WEEK OF MAY 7, 2023 Response. Risen Lord, receive our prayer For the Church. May we be “living stones” working together to provide a cornerstone of faith and hope for our ever-changing world We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer For all who suffer — the poor, hungry, war torn and forgotten; Immigrants and those who homeless; those who are prisoners of addiction and all who are afraid. May we find ways to provide healing and hope We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer For all who graduate from colleges over these weeks. Open pathways and opportunities for them during their time of searching for new life We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer Inspire vision in the decisions of world leaders that all people may willingly share in the gifts of our earth And live more fully with love and peace…we ask We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer For the intentions that we hold in silence … For those who are sick, addicted or dealing with grief We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer WEEK OF APRIL 30, 2023 Response. Risen Lord, receive our prayer For the Church and all who minister. May we lead, inspire others to develop and celebrate our faith We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer For the grace of openness. May we walk on pathways of gentleness and forgiveness supporting others with kindness and love We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer For national and world leaders. Give them the heart of a shepherd. May they lead with wisdom and discernment, caring tenderly for those entrusted to them, especially the poor and the marginalized We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer For all who work to restore life and bring healing. For medical personnel, counselors, social workers and chaplains. Strengthen their dedication and expertise We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer For all who are ill or broken in spirit. For those who are alone or in nursing homes. For all who suffer with pain or addiction. Bring them hope and healing We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer For our parish first communion class as they celebrate the beauty of Eucharist this weekend. May they be blest with steadfast faith We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer For the intentions that remain in the silence of our hearts We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer WEEK OF APRIL 23, 2023 Response. Risen Lord, hear our prayer For the Church. Open our eyes to your constant presence in our lives. Walk with us and help us find the direction we seek We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer For the world. Bring life, healing, and hope to all in need. Bring clarity to our confusion. Inspire leaders with discernment and wisdom. May all people grow in sensitivity and openness We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer For those who journey — missionaries, immigrants, members of the military. Protect and lead them in safety We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer Nurture a longing within us for the Eucharist. A love for our parish community, a commitment to celebrate our faith together, a peace that comes from our sharing We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer For the sick, the dying. The grieving, depressed, lonely and addicted. Grant them hope and peace. And for what we ask in silence … We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer WEEK OF APRIL 16, 2023 Response. Risen Lord, hear our prayer For the Church. May we embrace those who struggle with faith, those who are confused, those who believe they are too rational for faith, those who cannot find direction for their lives. May we be channels for them to open their hearts We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer For our world. May we be better instruments of peace and forgiveness, reconciling enemies, conquering prejudice and abandoning judgment so we can rediscover the power of love We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer Bring hope and healing to all who are in need — the poor, the homeless, the homebound and the immigrant; those who suffer because of illness, loneliness or isolation; those held captive by fear. May all know the miracle of your grace We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer Free those bound by sin, addiction or despair. May they find new freedom, love and mercy We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer For all who grieve, and for the prayers we hold in our silence … We ask. Risen Lord, hear our prayer WEEK OF APRIL 9, 2023 Response. Risen Lord, receive our prayer We pray for Pope Francis and the Church. May our journey together be touched by the radiant light of Christ, inspired by our confident faith and filled with resurrection joy We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer For a renewed vision of who we are within the Church and in the world. May the suffering of our world fill and unite us with empathy and compassion. May we bring hope to those who live in despair — the poor, the hungry, those displaced by war, the abused, the persecuted and the forgotten We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer For an end to all prejudice, persecution and violence. May all people grow in reverence toward others, honoring the gifts of every race, creed and culture, and working together to bring peace everywhere We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer May Easter inspire a new era — where truth opens the way to peace, where welcome is offered at every border, where listening bridges divisions, where love and understanding fill all emptiness We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer For the many needs we hold in our hearts … for those who are sick, addicted, dying and grieving. For our beloved deceased whose memories we cherish. And for loved ones separated from us today We ask. Risen Lord, receive our prayer WEEK OF APRIL 2, 2023 Response. Receive our prayer, O God Inspire Pope Francis and the entire Church. Give us renewed vision and strong direction. May the experiences of Holy Week all over the world inspire optimism, goodness, generosity and caring We ask. Receive our prayer, O God Give us the courage to empty ourselves, to gratefully surrender our lives into God’s hands, to give up anxieties and worries, and to embrace suffering with understanding We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For all who carry the crosses of life — the poor, hungry and homelests; hose who are lonely, who experience stress and conflict; the persecuted, unjustly accused, abused, forgotten, sick or addicted We ask. Receive our prayer, O God May governments and people of every nation welcome immigrants, reject violence, resolve conflict peacefully, seek answers to the climate crisis, and discover ways to foster truth, reconciliation and healing We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For peace and an end to violence in every corner of our world. May the sacred events we recall this week inspire our world and fill us with hope We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For all the prayers we hold in silence … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF MARCH 26, 2023 Third Scrutiny. Deliverance from cosmic, universal evil As Lazarus was raised from the dead, we hope that this journey of Lent will free us from sin and evil and bring us new life God is power God is might. God will triumph over sin
Deliver Us, O Lord May peace and harmony reign in our world. May love and dignity prevail in our time. May all creation live in unity and harmony. Free us from any falsehood and evil and create in all of us a clean heart, a renewed vision a deepened sense of your indwelling holiness WEEK OF MARCH 19, 2023 Second Scrutiny. Deliverance from institutional evil This week of Lent calls us to reflect upon our true identity as followers of Christ. Like the man born blind, we pray that obstacles to our vision and direction be removed God is power God is might. God will triumph over sin
Deliver Us O Lord May the power of your word change our lives and invigorate our spirit. Free us from any falsehood and evil. Give us a clean heart, renewed vision, a deepened sense of your indwelling holiness WEEK OF MARCH 12, 2023 First Scrutiny. Deliverance from personal evil We reflect on our intimacy with Jesus and upon those things that keep us from enjoying a fuller life God is power God is might; God will triumph over sin
Deliver Us O Lord May the power of your word change our lives and invigorate our spirit. Free us from any falsehood and evil. Give us a clean heart, renewed vision, a deepened sense of your indwelling holiness WEEK OF MARCH 5, 2023 Response. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For Pope Francis and the Church. May we be willing to follow Christ in new and dynamic ways and with fuller vision that we may discover a deeper holiness We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer Give the blessings of courage to all who face crisis, depression, illness or addiction. Transform them with grace. May this season of Lent offer them new beginnings We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For a deeper realization of the sacredness of humanity. May we find ways to end poverty, hunger, discrimination and violence. As descendants of Abraham, may all Christians, Muslims and Jews welcome, honor and embrace each other We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For the gifts of peace and healing. Ease the many tensions that threaten our world. Deliver us from all that threatens life We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer Inspire all those who prepare for Easter sacraments and bless all people who are on a spiritual journey We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For our personal needs, and for the needs of our beloved sick, dying and grieving We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer WEEK OF FEB. 26, 2023 Response. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For Pope Francis and the Church throughout the world. May this time of Lent bring us clarity and renewal. May God bless the progress of our Worldwide Synod that we may listen to and welcome back all who have been abandoned or hurt by the church We ask. Response. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For world leaders. May they help us restore a proper balance with all creation by promoting life, dignity, compassion, empathy and safety for all who suffer through poverty, violence and war We ask. Response. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For all who struggle with depression, anxiety or addictions to drugs, alcohol, gambling, technology or pornography. May we find ways and funding to develop better treatments that can encourage deeper healing We ask. Response. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For the grace of conversion as we journey through Lent. May your Spirit lead us to confront the demons in our lives with a strong faith that we may find a deeper holiness in our lives We ask. Response. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For those preparing for sacraments in our parish. For RCIA candidates, engaged couples, expectant parents, First Communion and Confirmation classes. May the time of Lent draw them closer to you We ask. Response. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For our own intentions that we hold in silence. And for the needs of our beloved sick, dying and grieving … We ask. Response. Lord, hear your people’s prayer WEEK OF FEB. 19, 2022 Response. Lord, hear your people’s prayer Strengthen Pope Francis and fill our Church with courage that we may we learn how to listen, love, accept and forgive without condition or expectation We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer Give us wisdom that opens our hearts — wisdom that helps us recognize and respond to the needs of others; wisdom that helps us welcome refugees and immigrants We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For government leaders in every nation. May they establish structures that promote life, peace, justice, dignity, and safety for all We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer May we be drawn into a fuller relationship with Christ that we may see an increase in religious vocations, a deeper cooperation and faith in the world wide Synod, and a growth in compassion from all Church ministries We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For those victimized by poverty, war, injustice, addiction or abuse. For all who struggle from natural disaster or pandemics. May they find hope, care, safety and health We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer May the coming season of Lent bring blessing, wisdom and discernment to our diocese and to our parish, and to each of us We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For all who are sick, dying or grieving, and for all who seek and need our prayer … We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer WEEK OF FEB. 12, 2023 Response. Lord, hear your people’s prayer Bless Pope Francis and the Church. May we grow in our understanding of the law that we may be a holy people and a loving Church We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For the gift of courage in our world. Empower us to make life-giving decisions — choices that can us bring happiness and that inspire peace and joy to the world We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For all who suffer because of poverty, violence, addiction or abuse. For immigrants who seek safety and refuge. May we open to welcoming all who are in pain and find ways to alleviate their suffering We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For married and engaged couples. For those who have lost a spouse because of death, separation or divorce. For those who lead single or celibate lives. May all people be channels of love for others We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For peace in our world, and for healing with the problems and concerns that we face in our personal lives. For our beloved sick, dying and grieving We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer WEEK OF FEB. 5, 2023 Response. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For insight and direction within the Church. May we be communities of flavorful salt and piercing light, healing, serving and transforming our parishes, neighborhoods, cities and world We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer Inspire preachers, poets and prophets, artists, writers and thinkers who awaken us to the needs of others. May they help us find direction, be a moral compass and stir our desire to work for justice and the common good We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For ministers, leaders, workers and volunteers who face burnout or apathy. Restore their spirits and energize their creativity that their work may continue to lead and inspire We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer We pray for those who live or work in dangerous places — diplomats, journalists, health workers, missionaries, members of the military, victims of war, those who are imprisoned or tortured. May they have protection, guidance and healing We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer May there be peace in our world. May we be open to welcoming immigrants and to provide refuge and safety for their families. We pray for all people who are addicted, alone, sick, dying grieving We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For the prayers we offer in silence … We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer WEEK OF JAN. 29, 2023 Response. Lord, hear your people’s prayer As a Church, may we be poor in spirit — unassuming, humble and giving — making God the center of our lives We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer May our world hunger for righteousness, working to support and help the abused, the imprisoned and all who suffer any kind of discrimination We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer Strengthen our efforts to be peacemakers, to promote dialogue, understanding and reconciliation within families, and among nations, races and cultures We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer Bless our occasions to show mercy and compassion — to care for the addicted, the sick, the immigrant and the elderly We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer Comfort those who grieve and mourn their loved ones. May they know the concern and support of others We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer Bring hope to all who suffer for the sake of faith — those who live in places hostile to Christians, those imprisoned or silenced because of the Gospel We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For the needs of that we hold in silence … We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer WEEK OF JAN. 22, 2023 Response. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For the Church. May we have the freedom to leave everything behind, including our ego and judgment, that we may selflessly follow the call of Jesus, serving others as a loving community We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For a spirit of hope in our world. May those who find themselves in darkness, depression or addiction ne awakened by a renewed awareness of God’s Word We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For the unity of all Christians. May we join together to manifest God’s love and presence in every part of our world We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For blessings upon world leaders. Give them the wisdom to work for peace and unity, and to develop policies for the common good We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For all discerning a call to ministry in the Church. May those called to priesthood, religious life or lay ministry answer with pure and selfless motivation We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For a deeper respect for every stage of human life from conception to death. May we find the blessing of every stage of life. infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For our beloved sick, dying and grieving, and for the prayers we offer in silence We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer WEEK OF JAN. 15, 2023 Response. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For the Church. May we allow divine grace to work in us and form us into the people of God We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For all the disciples of Christ. May we be a light to the nations, united as a single beacon illuminating the way for those who seek deeper meaning We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer As we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , we pray for an end to all kinds of prejudice against others. May we teach our children to know the dignity of all people We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer We pray for blessings upon those places in our world where poverty and violence compromise the dignity of human life. We pray for the courage to speak and work for justice and for a deeper generosity to share our gifts We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For a solid respect for human life. May we find ways to alleviate the suffering of those who live with anxiety, depression or addiction We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer For our own intentions. May our beloved sick, dying, and grieving find comfort. And for the needs of our families and friends … We ask. Lord, hear your people’s prayer WEEK OF JAN. 8, 2023 Response. Receive our prayer, O God Bless the Church with wisdom and understanding. Give us a mature faith. May those who are hurt, angry or abused find healing. Those who feel inferior or afraid find welcome. May our young and those searching have their spiritual hungers fed with understanding We ask. Receive our prayer, O God Bless world leaders with honesty and compassion that we may stop hateful violence caused by prejudice. We pray for an end to racial intolerance and anti-Semitism. May we embrace the truth that all people are God’s children We ask. Receive our prayer, O God May this be a year of blessing and grace for the needy. May the poor find dignity; the hungry be fed, the hurting be strengthened, the angry find forgiveness. May migrants and refugees be welcomed, respected and allowed to establish new lives for their families. May medical research and the cooperation of all people bring all pandemics to a swift end We ask. Receive our prayer, O God Bless Father Jim and our parish family. May this be a year of grace and growth for us. May our faith deepen and shape our experience. May our journey together be directed by vision and dreams. For blessings upon all members of our parish and any who come to worship here from other faiths or cultures We ask. Receive our prayer, O God Sustain all who are in need — the sick and dying; those experiencing grief, depression and addiction; and for all who need our prayer … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF JAN. 1, 2023 Response. Lord, hear our prayer For the Church. May this year bring us insight and wisdom. May we join together with Pope Francis in all of his efforts and prayers to unify our world We ask. Lord, hear our prayer For all who are suffering — the hungry and the homeless; those who suffer through violence; all who are sick, addicted, depressed or afraid; for immigrants who seek a new life. Sustain their spirits and strengthen their hope We ask. Lord, hear our prayer Give us grace to forge new beginnings in any of our broken relationships. Free us from all that has bound us in the past. Give us energy to live more fully in happiness, love and service to others We ask. Lord, hear our prayer Bless our world with peace. Inspire government leaders to heal divisions, to end bloodshed and to protect the least among us We ask. Lord, hear our prayer For Father Jim and for our parish community. May this be a year of grace and blessing for us We ask. Lord, hear our prayer For safety and an end to this pandemic. Hear the prayers and intentions we hold in our silence … We ask. Lord, hear our prayer WEEK OF DEC. 25, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For Pope Francis and the Church all over the world. May we all proclaim the joyful message of God’s angels with confident faith. Christ is here among us, showing us the way to healing, leading us on the road toward peace We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the human family in every land. May we be instruments of reconciliation and welcome. May we find lasting ways to end any anger, hurt or hatred that divides us. May we embrace a deep reverence for all people, for the planet we share and for these moments of time in which we live We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For those who find Christmas difficult — victims of war and human trafficking; prisoners, refugees and mmigrants; the sick, dying and grieving; those who are alone or who cling to a time that has passed. For people suffering with addiction, dementia or disease. For those who struggling in broken relationships. May they find healing, comfort and peace We ask. Receive our prayer, O God May this time of Christmas fill everyone with hope. May world leaders embrace a vision that unites people, celebrates life, encourages a blossoming of justice, and heralds a promise of peace We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For our beloved deceased family members and friends. For every person we tenderly cherish and love. And for the intentions that remain silent in our hearts … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF DEC. 18, 2022 Response. Come, Lord Jesus For wisdom in the Church. May we find ways to follow God’s Spirit and open wide the doors of faith to those who are lost, searching, or angry We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For peace in our world. May we find ways to alleviate the burdens of the poor and all who suffer. May all people recognize the urgent need for peace in so many parts of our world We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For all who are waiting. parents expecting birth or adoption, families welcoming loved ones back home, members of the military or any who are away from family and friends, immigrants who seek welcome. May all find peace and joy We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For blessings upon young people. May optimism fill their minds that they may dream of a better world and have courage and strength to follow their visions We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For those who are sick, dying or grieving. For the addicted and the depressed. May they be touched by tender care and embrace new hope We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For the needs we hold in our silence … We ask. Come, Lord Jesus WEEK OF DEC. 11, 2022 Response. Come, Lord Jesus For the Church and for the world. May this season of Advent intensify our deepest longings to bring wholeness, vitality, dignity and joy to the church and to the world We ask. Come, Lord Jesus May we be grateful for our relationships. May this season help us recognize the love we share with others — spouses, family members, friends and all who are significant in our lives We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For all who struggle with doubt about Jesus or the Church. Open hearts and minds to the marvels and miracles that abound daily in our world and around us We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For those who are ill, disabled, addicted, imprisoned, suffering or depressed. For immigrants, and those who struggle through war. May the God of Advent bring comfort, hope and peace We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For peace, justice and healing in our nation and our world. For attention given to educating our young people in faith, morality, ethics and civility. That their efforts may help create a better world. And for the prayers we offer in our silence … We ask. Come, Lord Jesus WEEK OF DEC. 4, 2022 Response. Come, Lord Jesus For renewal in the Church. May the Spirit grant wisdom, strength and understanding so we can know what it means to be children of the light and honor the dignity of every person We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For a deeper sense of justice on Earth. May we work aggressively and with vision to establish God’s order in the world, to sow seeds of kindness and compassion, to work against corruption, violence and injustice We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For prophets in our day who call us to face the truth, live the truth and speak the truth. May they be strengthened and not silenced. May we be encouraged by their message and inspired by their witness We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For healing and forgiveness where people are hurt or divided. For openness and welcome wherever immigrants suffer. For freedom for those oppressed by addiction. For our beloved sick, dying and grieving. May they find wholeness, acceptance and peace We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For the prayers we hold in our silence … We ask. Come, Lord Jesus WEEK OF NOV. 27, 2022 Response. Come, Lord Jesus For the Church. In the midst of darkness, selfishness and greed hat covers much of Earth, may we live as children of light, nearers of God’s love, patience and compassion We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For the world. Open the hearts of our human family. Change our swords, guns, bombs and weapons for war into plowshares and resources for peace and human development We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For all who await God’s blessings. Those who are pregnant, engaged to be married, those separated from family or homeland, prisoners, immigrants, all who suffer from alienation, addiction or illness, those who face death We ask. Come, Lord Jesus During this season of hope and expectation, may we find time for reflection and silence. Prepare our hearts for a deeper awareness of Christ’s presence in our lives We ask. Come, Lord Jesus For those who find this season difficult, and for the many needs we hold in our silence … We ask. Come, Lord Jesus WEEK OF NOV. 20, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For Pope Francis and the Church. May we bring healing, forgiveness and reconciliation to those who have been alienated or marginalized We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For all who exercise authority over others. May they use wisely the power of the offices entrusted to them, leading and serving with honesty, integrity and compassion We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For those who struggle with life’s demands — the poor, the homebound, the immigrant, those with mental illness or suffering with addiction. May they be supported and helped by the love of others We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For all who will be travelling this week. May they do so safely. And may the coming holidays be times of celebration and joy for families and friends We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For those who are sick, dying or grieving. For those who we need to forgive and who seek forgiveness. May faith and love be our guide and support through difficult times We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For what we hold in our silence … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF NOV. 13, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God May the Church offer hope and vision to the human family during our times of depression, confusion and chaos We ask. Receive our prayer, O God May we deeply trust that God is with us always and will never abandon us We ask. Receive our prayer, O God May our nation find healing during these times of division. Guide us toward clarity and truth. Give us a deep wisdom that will lead us to build bridges of understanding We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For all who suffer in any way. For the impoverished and the hungry. For the victimized, the persecuted and the addicted. For those who seek refuge and safety and who cannot find welcome in a new home We ask. Receive our prayer, O God May we strengthen and nurture our faith so that it can sustain us during our times of fear and guide us when we despair We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For all who are afraid. For those who are sick or facing the prospect of death. For those who grieve and for all who lack hope. We lift our prayers and our own unspoken needs to God … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF NOV. 6, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God May we, the Church be a faithful witness of your love and a sign of resurrection and new life. May we open the hearts of those in doubt, depression and despair We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For all who grieve. May counseling and faith provide strength for them to continue in loving relationships We ask. Receive our prayer, O God Strengthen the faith of those who are afraid of dying. May they find confidence, consolation and healing We ask. Receive our prayer, O God May all people know how deeply our beloved deceased live on with us — in our memories, in our hearts and in the communion of saints That gathers with us every time we celebrate our faith We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For peace in our nation and in our world. For blessings upon all newly elected leaders. May they govern with kindness and justice upholding the rights of all people and the common good- We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For all veterans and for agencies and people who support them. We give thanks for their service and their dedication We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For our personal prayers — and for the needs of those who are ill, addicted or grieving … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF OCT. 30, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For the Church. May we extend your love to all who are on the fringes of society, welcoming them to find friendship within the Christian community We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For those who have grown wealthy in dishonest or unfair ways. May we usher in and embrace a new culture in which no one uses others for their own benefit We ask. Receive our prayer, O God Guide all who are lost — young people without direction or who are addicted, older people who have memory loss, are lonely or disabled; all who are estranged from families; and immigrants who seek peace and safety We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For so many trouble spots in our world. May we break the cycles of violence and establish governments that protect the victimized and accord dignity to all people. For peace in all parts of our world. Calm our unrest and make us instruments of mercy We ask. Receive our prayer, O God Bless all who are sick, dying and grieving, and hear the prayers we hold in our silence … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF OCT. 23, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For the Church. May we learn to pray with honesty and humility, listening to God’s prayer to us, open to experiencing the great depth of God’s mercy and love We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For our world. May there be an end to every form of tyranny. May the powerless be exalted and the powerful feel genuine compassion and offer generous help to those who are burdened and in need We ask. Receive our prayer, O God May we know the grace of humility, abandoning our pride and pretensions, and honestly recognizing the limits of our own strength and power We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For those who are prisoners of their own self-righteousness and egos. Free their hearts and break down the walls of their prejudice. May they know the dignity of each person and discover new dimensions of faith We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the needs of immigrant families, widows and orphans. For all who live on the margins of society. For our beloved sick, addicted, dying and grieving. And for all that we seek and hold in silence … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF OCT. 16, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For perseverance in the Church. May we work and pray consistently for peace and justice in every land. We pray for an intentional inclusion of women in the Church to help form our pathways and directions We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For all who have no voice or standing in society. For those who face injustice and indignity at every moment. May they be a persistent presence in the consciences of the righteous and the satisfied We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For judges, attorneys, politicians and government leaders. Guide and inspire their work so that justice is served, so that those who are hurt and hopeless are assisted, so that the war-torn may be aided and immigrant families be welcomed and healed We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For growth in our own personal prayer. May we learn to move beyond rote and repeated prayer and discover how deep and sincere prayer is the only way to know God’s vision We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For anyone who feels crushed by life’s pressures. Hold our beloved sick, addicted, dying and grieving. Bring them peace and comfort. Hear the prayers we offer in silence … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF OCT. 9, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For the Church. May we influence governments all over the world to open their borders with healing, acceptance and welcome; to provide food and opportunity for their poor, and to end violence and war We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For our world. May we accept all people as children of God. Free ourselves from any prejudices we hold and open our hearts to dismiss politics and embrace love We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For a deeper sense of gratitude. May we be more consciously thankful for all that happens in our lives and humbly surrender to God’s will and healing We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For understanding where there is anger or hurt. For forgiveness and reconciliation where there is silence and division. For resolution and peace where there is conflict and pain We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For blessings upon the sick and the dying. For those who have long-term diseases. For those who are burdened with addiction. Bring understanding and patience to all who grieve We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For our special needs that we hold in silence … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF OCT. 2, 2022 LIVING Rosemarie Chiffy (Happy 96th Birthday) — The Chaineys Cornelius Deep — David Struz Chet Kukowski — The Chaineys Victoria Perritano — David Struz Pat and Jim Schaefer and family — Julia Elacqua For an end to abortion For the respect of life from conception until natural death Children and grandchildren — mom DECEASED Mario Bevivino — wife and children Michael Castelli — Sharon and Gary Carrock Kathleen Cichon — famiy Mary Coriale — Paulene Santino Angelina Cucchareali — Fred and Anne Bruzzese Tom, Grace and Tommy DeCrescenzo — family Theresa Rubino Dubyna — Jeannine and Gus Givonetti Theresa Dubyna — Meola Family Sandy Dziok — Philip and Gloria Enea Ginny Eannace — Peter and Karen Norton Esposito — Bee Dawn DiMasse Finlon — daughter Carmella Graziadei Grande — Rocco and Lisa Grande and family Julia Coppola Grandinetta — daughter Fiorinda Grandinetta Wilson Una E. Hahn — Dick and Diane Basile Joe Inserra — Barbara Inserra Joe Inserra — David Struz Pasquale and Roma Inserra — Barbara Inserra Barbara Janis — V. Rocci Alex Kogut — Tom and Roseanne Gerace Mr. Joseph LaMachia — Rick and Dolores Chainey MaryBeth LaNeve — Tom and Roseanne Gerace Ida and Josephine Manze — David Struz Ida M. and Josephine D. Manze and family — will Manze and Motto Families — will Anthony Martin — Carol and Phil Scampone Mrs. Clorinda Mondi — cousins Rick and Dolores Chainey Fanny J. Panetta — will Eleanor Pape — David Struz Mrs. Eleanor Pape — Rick, Dolores and Maryellen Augustine (A. J. ) Pedone — father, brothers and sister Pedone Family — Andy and family Yolanda Gigante Pedone — hon and children Carol Sebergandio — Aunt Ann and family Lisa Spiridigliozzi — mother Bruna and sister Teresa Stan and Mary Struz — family Maria and Alberta Testa — granddaughter Jean Denise Timpano — Grace and Carl Trozzi Anthony R. and Erminia M. Trino — daughter Edye Maria Sorce Vullo — Rocco and Lisa Grande and family Michael, Bill and Chancey Wicks — will WEEK OF OCT. 2, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For the Church. Stir up your Spirit within us that we may love without expectation, forgive without condition and Hope without limits We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For a flowering of faith in the world. That all people can believe in the possibility of a more humane and compassionate world where the hungry, the poor and the alienated are satisfied and treated with dignity. We pray for patience so that we never abandon our hope We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For world leaders and governments. May they seek vision so that their work may bring joy, promise and peace for all people, and especially for those who are weak, powerless and hopeless We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For a greater respect for human life. May every person deeply honor and appreciate the great gift of life from conception to natural death We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the grace to support each other’s hopes and dreams, and the strength to build and affirm each other’s faith through all of life’s difficulties and transitions We ask. Receive our prayer, O God Bring comfort to our beloved sick, addicted, dying and grieving, and hear the intentions we hold in silence … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF SEPT. 25, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For the Church. May your Spirit guide us to show care and compassion toward the poor, the hungry, the immigrant and the alienated We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For those who are owned by their possessions and who continue to create the growing abyss between the rich and the poor. Open their hearts and minds toward generosity and continuous sharing We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For our country. Heal the divisions that politics has caused among us. For a growth in understanding and compassion toward people of all races, faiths and economic status We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For all who are in despair. For refugees and for the homeless. For children orphaned by war, terrorism or disease. For those dying of hunger or untreated illness We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For a lasting peace. Inspire efforts of diplomacy to end human bloodshed, terrorism and destruction We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the needs of our community and parish family. Strengthen the weary, the sick and the dying. Enlighten those who are confused or grieving. Bring hope to the addicted and to all who are in pain. Hear the intentions we offer in our silence … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF SEPT. 18, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God May the vision of Pope Francis take root throughout the entire world that we may become more and more a church for the poor, sharing our gifts and using them for the benefit of others We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For growth in ethics, honesty, civility and morality in business and government. May those who lead be guided by God’s Spirit to show greater compassion, respect, and justice toward all We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the grace to live life to the fullest. Grant courage, energy, opportunity and vision so that all people can pursue goals and develop abilities We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the gifts of peace and serenity. Inspire world leaders to find ways to end hatred, bigotry, prejudice and violence. May immigrants be welcomed everywhere in peace We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the prayers we hold in our hearts. For our beloved sick, dying and grieving; and for the needs of our parish, families and friends … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF SEPT. 11, 2O22 Response. Receive our prayer, O Lord For the church. May those who are estranged from religion because of hurt, anger, policy or prejudice find acceptance, healing and welcome in the Church We ask. Receive our prayer, O Lord May we have the grace to forgive those who have injured us We ask. Receive our prayer, O Lord For runaway and missing children. For orphans, family members who are alienated or those separated by distance. For those who live alone by choice or circumstance. May all know God’s care and love We ask. Receive our prayer, O Lord For all who died in the 9/11 attacks and for all who mourn or still suffer from that event. May God’s love shepherd all and bring healing; We ask. Receive our prayer, O Lord For all in need of our prayer. For those threatened by poverty, prejudice, violence or disease. May we find ways to establish peace and justice We ask. Receive our prayer, O Lord For the sick, addicted, dying and grieving; and for the intentions we hold in our silence … We ask. Receive our prayer, O Lord WEEK OF SEPT. 4, 2022 Response. Lord, receive our prayer For wisdom in the Church and in government. Give us insight that we may lay aside our selfishness, serve the poor, provide safety for immigrants and refugees, build bridges where there is division We ask. Lord, receive our prayer For the grace to set priorities correctly. Open us to renounce those obstacles, beliefs and practices that prevent us from being true disciples of Jesus We ask. Lord, receive our prayer For all who suffer — the addicted, anyone afflicted with disease, risoners, victims of human trafficking, people who struggle with rehabilitation and treatments, those devastated by violence and war. Give them strength, encouragement and open pathways toward healing We ask. Lord, receive our prayer For people in ministry who are challenged by others who are damaged or whose faith is closed. For all who suffer injustice because of faith or with the Church. Give them insight, perseverance and hope We ask. Lord, receive our prayer For all who labor. Bless their work and their rest. Give courage to the unemployed and under-employed. Inspire more people to dedicate their lives to labor We ask. Lord, receive our prayer For the blessings of the end of summer. For students and teachers, and all who begin new endeavors in autumn. We pray for the needs of our parish community and for those experiencing sickness, dying or grief. Hear all the prayers we hold in silence … We ask. Lord, receive our prayer WEEK OF AUG. 28, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For greater humility in the Church and in government. May we recognize that our accomplishments are the result of God’s love and grace We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For a growth of hospitality within our world. May all people experience welcome in new countries, neighborhoods, places of worship, in their jobs and in social circles We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For deeper intimacy with God. May the sick, aged, addicted or those challenged in any way receive our tender care, attention and love We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For all who are declining mentally or who have dementia. May God protect them from harm and give strength to those who care for them We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the gift of peace. Inspire all who work to end war, prejudice and violence between nations, religions and cultures We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the particular needs of our parish community and all those we hold in our hearts. For those who are dying and for those who grieve … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF AUG. 21, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For the Church. Shape us into courageous disciples filled with your Spirit, opening our hearts to all people And always willing to grow in faith We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For anyone who faces trials or difficult choices. May government leaders find ways to work together so that all people may have better lives, especially those who have struggled so long to find freedom, integrity and wholeness We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For the grace to enter through the narrow gate. Inspire us to live as people of forgiveness, compassion and openness We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For places in our world where there is tension. For immigrants separated from their families. For victims of war and ethnic hatred. Open hearts, banish fear, dismantle prejudice until all people find healing and peace We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For our beloved sick, addicted, dying and grieving. And for the intentions we hold in our silence … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF AUG. 14, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God May the Church find stronger ways to influence the world. That greed, selfishness, divisions and wars will cease; that all people may be energized by deeper faith and carry profound respect for each other We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For Christians in our nation and in the world. May we find unity in these times of political division. May faithfulness to Christ mark our values, choices and thinking We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For relationships that need healing within families, among friends with co-workers. May we be able to open inroads of kindness and gentleness We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For those who are mistreated, abandoned or shunned by society. For those who suffer in prisons or other institutions. For any who are victimized by human trafficking or immigration. May they know the freedom of safety and peace We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For young people heading off to college, particularly those going away for the first time. May God guide them to make wise decisions and develop good and solid friendships We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For what we ask in silence … We pray for blessings on our beloved addicted, sick, dying and grieving We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF AUG. 7, 2022 Response. Receive our prayer, O God For the Church. May we believe that faith will guide us through all turmoil. May we trust God’s will and direction for our lives We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For those who have lost faith. May God’s Spirit renew their hearts and open their hearts and minds to pathways of discovery We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For patience and trust for all who wait. For those expecting children, for families who await the return of loved one, for anyone seeking reconciliation with a friend or family member, for immigrants asking for welcome and a new life We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For a deeper awareness of God’s presence in our lives. May we learn to live each day as faithful disciples, trusting in God’s promises and serving others We ask. Receive our prayer, O God For those who are ill, grieving, addicted or dying. And for the intentions we place in God’s heart … We ask. Receive our prayer, O God WEEK OF JULY 31, 2022 Response. Lord, receive our prayer For a deeper commitment to the teachings of our faith. May we not be seduced by illusions of wealth, fame, power or control We ask. Lord, receive our prayer Sustain those burdened by hunger or poverty. Inspire the wealthy and comfortable to be more generous in our sharing We ask. Lord, receive our prayer For all who struggle with finances or employment. For those who suffer the effects of COVID. For those who are alone, addicted or depressed. Open pathways of healing for them We ask. Lord, receive our prayer Touch all people with the majesty of your grace. May we see and feel the beauty that you unfold before us with each new day We ask. Lord, receive our prayer For an end to prejudice, judgment, violence and war. Inspire all people to be peacemakers — to courageously end divisions within the human family and to promote peace, justice and reconciliation We ask. Lord, receive our prayer For the needs we hold in silence. And especially for our beloved sick, dying and grieving … We ask. Lord, receive our prayer WEEK OF JULY 24, 2022 Response. Lord, receive our prayer For the Church. May our prayer be constant, encouraging a more united world, hoping for a flourishing of justice and peace We ask. Lord, receive our prayer For the world and all in need of daily bread. Touch the hearts of those who live with abundance to share more freely and give more compassionately We ask. Lord, receive our prayer For a spiritual renewal in all our lives. May we discover new directions and renewed energy. May truth and integrity help us to act with higher standards. May our worship be meaningful We ask. Lord, receive our prayer Provide safety for all who travel and guidance to those who are away from home. May every country treat immigrants humanely. Bless those serving in the military or in the missions What is the Prayer of the Faithful today?O God, Everlasting Love, enfleshed in Christ Jesus, poured upon us through the Holy Spirit, we come to You (today, this evening, this morning…) to receive our prayer for those among us who are ill. Tender, compassionate God, fill us that we may receive all who are ill with your love, we pray…
What is the prayer for may 2023?We should ask that we may receive our joy will be full. This new month of May 2023 will favor every one of us, in the mighty name of Jesus. “ Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins.
What is the Prayer of the Faithful for Trinity Sunday 2023?God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, the source of all goodness and love. We offer our petitions to you in the knowledge that all that we need will be given to us by our Father through the power of the Spirit in the name of the Son. Amen
What is the Prayer of the Faithful may 14 2023?We pray to the Lord. For a new spirit in our personal interactions. that we may speak with reverence and gentleness to one another, recognizing that we have become sisters and brothers in Christ. |