One another, 6C

February 16, 2025

Jeremiah 17:5-8; Psalm 1; 1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20; Luke 6:17, 20-26

To God, the Author of love and Source of hope, let us offer our prayers:

For our Church and parish family, that we may become a living, nurturing community of faith: let us pray to the Lord.

For the leaders of the world’s nations, that they may seek justice and equality for all peoples: let us pray to the Lord.

For those who serve our Church as bishops, priests, deacons, and ministers, that they may faithfully and effectively proclaim the gospel of the Resurrection: let us pray to the Lord.

For those who are persecuted and ridiculed for their faith, that, through their witness, God’s mercy and justice may triumph: let us pray to the lord.

For those who mourn, for those who are coping with loss or broken relationships, for those who have lost hope, that they may find, in our care and support, joy, hope, and fulfillment: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have died [especially _________], that Christ will raise them up to the glory of his Resurrection: let us pray to the Lord.

For the prayers we now offer in the silence of our hearts [Pause...]: let us pray to the Lord.

Deliver us, O God, from the poverty of selfishness, enrich us with the treasure of humble giving; feed us with the bread of your life and love. Hear these prayers we offer to you

in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025n, February 16). Sixth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021625.cfm

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

One another, 5C

February 09, 2025

Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8; Psalm 138; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11

Let us join with the song of the angels and saints in praise and petition before God:

That, in our parish’s worship and ministries, we may proclaim the gospel of the Risen Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

That all who serve the Church as pastors, ministers, and teachers may faithfully carry on the apostle’s work of building up the body of Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

That all Churches and faith communities may be partners in “catching” souls in the net of God’s love and forgiveness: let us pray to the Lord.

That the nations and peoples of the world may sing together a song of peace and thanksgiving to the Creator of all: let us pray to the lord.

That those who are separated and estranged from the love of God and the love of family and friends may be restored, like Paul, to communion with God and community with us: let us pray to the Lord.

That all who have died in the Peace of Christ [especially _________], may sing the praises of the Lord in the presence of the angels forever: let us pray to the Lord.

That God will hear the prayers we now make in the silence of our hearts [Pause...]: let us pray to the Lord.

With hearts filled with gratitude for all you have done for us, O God, and with joyful hope in your blessings to come, we ask you to grant these prayers we offer to you in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

References

--United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025l, February 9). Fifth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020925.cfm

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

One another, 4C

February 02, 2025

Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24 (23); Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40

In Christ Jesus, God’s promise of salvation “is fulfilled in (our) hearing.” In confidence, then, let us pray:

That we may live the gospel of justice and forgiveness in our homes, schools, and workplaces: let us pray to the Lord.

That our Church and parish may be a place of welcome to all who come to our doors: let us pray to the Lord.

That the nations of the world may find lasting peace in their common pursuit of justice and liberation for all people: let us pray to the Lord.

That we may hear the voices of the prophets among us, calling us to feed the hungry, welcome the homeless and the lost, and liberate hose enslaved by poverty, persecution, or addiction: let us pray to the lord.

That Christ the Healer may restore to health and hope the sick, the suffering, and the dying: let us pray to the Lord.

That those who have died [especially _________], may live again in the presence of the God of limitless love: let us pray to the Lord.

That God will hear the prayers we now offer in the silence of our hearts [Pause...]: let us pray to the Lord.

Gracious God, hear the prayers of the people formed in the Spirit of your love. May that love be the fire that gives warmth and light to our Church; may that love be the prism through which we see our world; may that love be the treasure we seek all our days. We ask these things in the name of Jesus, your Love incarnate.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025j, February 2). Feast of the presentation of the Lord. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020225.cfm

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