One another, Peter and Paul, DayC

June 29, 2025

Acts 12:1-11; Psalm 34 (33); 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18; Matthew 16:13-19

Friends in Christ, God invites us to hold the needs of our sisters and brothers as dear to us as our own needs. Loving our neighbors as ourselves, we offer our thanksgivings and our petitions on behalf of the church and the world:

For the Church: that we, like Peter and Paul, may allow God to transform us more and more into the image of Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

For all gathered here: that formed by the preaching of Peter and Paul, we may never tire of bringing the Good News to others: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are persecuted for their faith, especially those who are facing torture or death: that they may experience Christ with them in their suffering and remain faithful witnesses of God: let us pray to the Lord.

For Pope Leo: that God inspire his words as he promotes and encourages the faith handed on by the Apostles: let us pray to the lord.

For a deepening of faith: that God will draw us into a deeper relationship and greater trust of the one who loves us without limit: let us pray to the Lord.

For a renewal of prayer: that God will teach us to pray and help us to never give up in the face of adversity: let us pray to the Lord.

For all missionaries and evangelist: that they may experience Christ standing by them and guiding their teaching: let us pray to the Lord.

For the conversion of all who seek to harm and confuse God’s holy people: that God will touch hearts and change minds through the witness of faithful disciples: let us pray to the Lord.

For Christian Unity: that God’s Spirit will lead us along new paths to overcome the differences between all who bear the name of Christian: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are away from loved ones: that God will keep them safe and help them to be faithful to their commitments: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are suffering from flooding: that God will help them find safety and give them strength to renew their lives: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who produce our food: that God will provide favorable weather and a good growing season: let us pray to the Lod.

For all who are seeking employment: that God will guide their search and lead them to new ways to use their gifts: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are traveling by air, sea or land: that God will lead them and guide them safely to their destination: let us pray to the Lord.

For the gift of peace: that God will give courage to those who make risks for peace so that all may live in peace: let us pray to the Lord.

Hear our prayers, God of power, and through the ministry of your Sonfree us from the grip of the tomb, that we may desire you as the fullness of lifeand proclaim your saving deeds to all the world. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025bd, June 29). Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062925-Vigil.cfm

-Cormier, J. (1995). Lord, Hear Our Prayer: Prayer of the Faithful for Sundays, Holy Days, and Ritual Masses.

One another, Corpus ChristiC

June 22, 2025

Genesis 14:18-20; Psalm 110 (109); 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 9:11-17

Friends in Christ, God invites us to hold the needs of our sisters and brothers as dear to us as our own needs. Loving our neighbors as ourselves, we offer our thanksgivings and our petitions on behalf of the church and the world:

For the Church: that we will live as a Eucharistic people, giving and sharing ourselves, as Christ continually does for us, so that all may have life: let us pray to the Lord.

For this assembly: that we may find strength in each Eucharist that we share so that we may profess in word and deed the dying and rising of Lord each day: let us pray to the Lord.

For our fuller participation in the New Covenant: that each sharing in the Eucharist may deepen our baptismal identity as beloved daughters and sons of God and our communion in Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

For all priests: that they may be renewed, strengthened, and drawn closer to God and God’s people as they celebrate the Eucharist: let us pray to the lord.

For all who cannot receive the Eucharist: that we, as Body of Christ, may be a source of God’s love and compassion for them: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who hunger for deeper meaning and truth: that our witness may help them find Christ who will fulfill the longings of their hearts: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who lack food and nourishment: that we may hear Christ’s challenge to “give them food” and open our hearts more fully to all who are in need: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater awareness and reverence for Christ’s presence: that we may recognize the many ways Christ is present in the Eucharist, in the scriptures, and in one another, and approach our celebrations with faith and reverence: let us pray to the Lord.

For an eschatological vision: that we may recognize our invitation to share in the heavenly banquet each time we share in the Eucharistic celebration: let us pray to the Lord.

For a greater spirit of openness and hospitality: that we may welcome all whom God sends our way and share with them the gifts that God has shared with us: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who bring the Body of Christ to the homebound and hospitalized: that they may be renewed through their service and be a support and a source of joy for those whom they serve: let us pray to the Lord.

For government leaders: that God will give them a new vision of how to address violence, firearms, and the use of force in our society: let us pray to the Lod.

For peace: that God will protect all who are caught in warfare or violence, bring an end to armed conflicts, and give strength to all who are working for peace: let us pray to the Lord.

[USA] For all fathers and those who have shown us a father’s love: that God will grant them peace and health, and help them give good example and a source of encouragement to their children: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have died, particularly our fathers: that God will welcome to the eternal banquet and fill them with life and peace: let us pray to the Lord.

Hear our prayers, God of power, and through the ministry of your Son free us from the grip of the tomb, that we may desire you as the fullness of life and proclaim your saving deeds to all the world. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025bb, June 22). The solemnity of the most holy body and blood of Christ. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/062225.cfm

-Cormier, J. (1995). Lord, Hear Our Prayer: Prayer of the Faithful for Sundays, Holy Days, and Ritual Masses.

One another, The Solemnity of the Most Holy TrinityC

June 15, 2025

Proverbs 8:22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15

Holy, holy, holy God, in calling forth creation from the void, revealing yourself in human flesh, and pouring forth your wisdom to guide us, you manifest your concern for your whole universe. You invite us, as your people, to gather the world’s needs into our hearts and bring them before you:

For the Church: that we will live as a Eucharistic people, giving and sharing ourselves, as Christ continually does for us, so that all may have life: let us pray to the Lord.

For this assembly: that we may find strength in each Eucharist that we share so that we may profess in word and deed the dying and rising of Lord each day: let us pray to the Lord.

For our fuller participation in the New Covenant: that each sharing in the Eucharist may deepen our baptismal identity as beloved daughters and sons of God and our communion in Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

For all priests: that they may be renewed, strengthened, and drawn closer to God and God’s people as they celebrate the Eucharist: let us pray to the lord.

For all who cannot receive the Eucharist: that we, as Body of Christ, may be a source of God’s love and compassion for them: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who hunger for deeper meaning and truth: that our witness may help them find Christ who will fulfill the longings of their hearts: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who lack food and nourishment: that we may hear Christ’s challenge to “give them food” and open our hearts more fully to all who are in need: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater awareness and reverence for Christ’s presence: that we may recognize the many ways Christ is present in the Eucharist, in the scriptures, and in one another, and approach our celebrations with faith and reverence: let us pray to the Lord.

For an eschatological vision: that we may recognize our invitation to share in the heavenly banquet each time we share in the Eucharistic celebration: let us pray to the Lord.

For a greater spirit of openness and hospitality: that we may welcome all whom God sends our way and share with them the gifts that God has shared with us: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who bring the Body of Christ to the homebound and hospitalized: that they may be renewed through their service and be a support and a source of joy for those whom they serve: let us pray to the Lord.

For government leaders: that God will give them a new vision of how to address violence, firearms, and the use of force in our society: let us pray to the Lod.

For peace: that God will protect all who are caught in warfare or violence, bring an end to armed conflicts, and give strength to all who are working for peace: let us pray to the Lord.

[USA] For all fathers and those who have shown us a father’s love: that God will grant them peace and health, and help them give good example and a source of encouragement to their children: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have died, particularly our fathers: that God will welcome to the eternal banquet and fill them with life and peace: let us pray to the Lord.

Holy, holy, holy God,fill us with strength and courage,with discernment and compassion,that we may be your instruments of justice and love in this world, that it may be on earth as it is in heaven. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025az, June 15). The solemnity of the most Holy Trinity. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061525.cfm

-Cormier, J. (1995). Lord, Hear Our Prayer: Prayer of the Faithful for Sundays, Holy Days, and Ritual Masses.