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.

One another, 3C

January 26, 2025

Nehemiah 8:2-6, 8-10; Ps 19 (18); 1 Cor 12:12-30; Luke 1:1-4, 4:14-21

Inspired by the Spirit of God present among us, let us give voice to our prayers for all God’s people:

That, in all of our parish’s ministries, we may proclaim God’s “favor” for all humanity: let us pray to the Lord.

That our Church may be community of enablement, encouraging and supporting all men, women, and children to use their gifts and talents for the building up of the body of Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

That the nations and peoples of the world may embrace God’s Spirit of joy, liberty, and peace: let us pray to the Lord.

That those who teach and proclaim the gospel may reveal to their students and hearers Jesus’ vision of compassion and hope: let us pray to the lord.

That we may reach out with patient understanding and support to those imprisoned by poverty, abuse, or addiction: let us pray to the Lord.

That all who have died in Christ’s peace [especially _________],may realize the promise of the Resurrection: 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.

God of graciousness, hear our prayers. May your law of justice and mercy and the gospel of compassion and humility not shackle us into debating legalisms and narrow interpretations, but free us to seek and do your will in all things. In Jesus’ name, we pray.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025h, January 26). Third Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/012625.cfm

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

One another, 2C

January 19, 2025

Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 96 (95); 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; John 2:1-11

In confidence and hope, let us now come before the Lord in prayer:

For our Church and parish community, that we may be a sign to the world of God’s great love and compassion: let us pray to the Lord.

For those who serve the Church as pastors, ministers, and teachers, that they may help us discover the great things God has done for us: let us pray to the Lord.

For all nations, states, and governments, that they may seek justice and equality for all God’s people: let us pray to the Lord.

For married couples, that Christ the Wedding Guest may always be present to them in their life together: let us pray to the lord.

For the poor, the homeless, and the forgotten, that we may welcome them to our tables: let us pray to the Lord.

For our deceased relatives and friends [especially _________], that they may take their places at the eternal wedding feast of Christ the Bridegroom: let us pray to the Lord.

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

Gracious God, open our hearts and minds to your Spirit, the Spirit of holiness and graciousness that prompts us to offer these prayers to you – prayers we ask in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025f, January 19). Second Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/011925.cfm

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