One another, 30C

October 26, 2025

Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34 (33); 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14

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 may recognize our need for God and resist relying upon our own efforts to justify ourselves: let us pray to the Lord.

For growth in prayer: that the Spirit teaches us how to pray so that we may deepen our dependency upon God and open us to the length and breadth of God’s merciful kindness: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater compassion: that we may proclaim the greatness of God and show God’s love and concern for all who face the burdens of life: let us pray to the Lord.

For the grace of humility: that we may come before God honestly, surrendering our pride, and recognizing the limits of strengths and abilities: let us pray to the Lord.

For a spirit of gratitude: that we may recognize all our gifts, possessions and opportunities as gifts from God and place each of them in the service of God: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are bound by a spirit of self-righteousness: that God will free their hearts, break down the walls of prejudice, and open them to the dignity of each person: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are suffering or being oppressed for their Christian faith: that God will comfort and strengthen them and bring them safely through their trial: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater respect for each person: that God will turn the hearts of all who rely upon violence and bring healing to all who have suffered harm, abuse or neglect: let us pray to the Lord.

For all leaders of government, nationally, regionally, and municipally: that God will inspire them with new ways to promote the welfare of citizens and the common good: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are in need; for the poor, the homeless, the widow, the orphan and those on the margins of society: that God will open our eyes and hearts to their needs and their presence in our communities: let us pray to the Lord.

For the homebound: that they may experience God with them and support from this Christian community: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are recovering from storms, floods or wildfires: that God will give them courage and guide them to the assistance which they need: let us pray to the Lord.

For all immigrants and refugees: that they may find new homes and enrich these places with their gifts and talents: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are bound by drug addiction: that God will break the bonds that hold them, help them to seek assistance and guide them to people who will support and challenge them to live in a new way: let us pray to the Lord.

For the gift of peace and an end to violence: that God will turn hearts from violence, inspire leaders to start new initiatives and give courage to all who are working for 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. (2025cn, October 26). Thirtieth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102625.cfm

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

One another, 29C

October 18, 2025

Exodus 17:8-13; Psalm 121 (120); 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2; Luke 18:1-8

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 may be persistent in prayer and attentive to God’s invitations to greater discipleship: let us pray to the Lord.

For fidelity: that God will sustain us as we encounter challenges and keep us faithful to the virtues of the Gospel in our decisions and actions: let us pray to the Lord.

For the Synod on the Amazon: that the Spirit will guide their conversations and inspire them with insights that will promote the wellbeing of the people and the growth of their faith: let us pray to the Lord.

For a greater love of the Scriptures: that our hearts may desire to hear and learn God’s Word and be open to the insights it offers: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have no voice or standing in society: that we may be aware of all who are forgotten by society and raise their needs and aspirations before others: let us pray to the Lord.

For all judges and attorneys: that God will guide their work so that justice may be served and the injured assisted: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who support us in our journey of faith; for family, friends, and fellow believers: that God will renew and strengthen each of us so that the work of God may be more evident in the world: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who proclaim the Word: that the Spirit of God will guide them in offering convincing and encouraging insights so that all may come to know and love God more deeply: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are growing weary in seeking justice and for all who are working to assist them: that the Holy Spirit will give them strength and help them to persevere: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are dedicated to a life of persistent prayer, particularly contemplative religious: that God will strengthen them and renew their ministry through the Holy Spirit: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are caught in desperate situations, for refugees along the border of the United States, and for those struggling with addictions: that God will hear their cries, bring them to freedom and help them begin a new life: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who feel so crushed by life that they wish to end it: that they may sense the nearness of God's love and find someone with whom to share their pain: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are recovering from natural disasters: that God will strengthen them, renew their spirits and guide them in restoring their lives: let us pray to the Lord.

For members of Congress: that God will guide their search for the truth and give them wisdom to recognize it: let us pray to the Lord.

For peace: that God will turn the hearts of world leaders from violence and help them to take bold steps to promote peace and provide for the safety of the innocent: 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. (2025cl, October 19). Twenty-ninth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101925.cfm

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

One another, 28C

October 12, 2025

2 Kings 5:14-17; Psalm 96 (97); 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Luke 17:11-19

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 may be a people filled with gratitude for all the blessings and gifts which we receive each day: let us pray to the Lord.

For the grace to begin again: that we may grasp the opportunities to start anew when God opens new doors and opportunities in our lives: let us pray to the Lord.

For the deepening of our relationship with God: that through our awareness of all God’s gifts to us, we may draw closer to the giver of these gifts: let us pray to the Lord.

For insight: that we may see each person as a child of God and never judge them because of their race, religious background, education, or social standing: let us pray to the Lord.

For all participating in Synod on the Amazon: that the Spirit will inspire their dialogue and open new pathways for the people to grow in faith and discipleship: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are ill, particularly those with long term diseases: that they may know the renewing and comforting touch of God: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are excluded and marginalized by society: that they may experience welcome and acceptance by the Christian community: let us pray to the Lord.

For openness to God’s Word: that we may allow God’s Word to touch our hearts and never restrict it by our expectations or pride: let us pray to the Lord.

For conversion of heart: that God will heal and cleanse our hearts from vices and sinfulness so that we may live as children of God each day: let us pray to the Lord.

For an appreciation of the ordinary: that we may be open to how God wishes to touch us and work in us through the gift of each new day, the people in our lives and the ordinary events of our lives: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who preach: that their minds and hearts may be free to fearlessly and confidently proclaim the Word of God: let us pray to the Lord.

For a deeper appreciation of the gift of life: that we may honor God’s gift of life in each person and strive to support it in every stage from conception until death: let us pray to the Lord.

For families touched by domestic violence: that God will help family members to care for one another, grow in trust, and find the resources they need to move toward wholeness: let us pray to the Lord.

For those recovering from surgery: that God will restore life and wholeness to them and their families: let us pray to the Lord.

For peace and safety: that God will protect everyone from violence and open opportunities for healing and dialogue for all who are hurting: 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. (2025cj, October 12). Twenty-eighth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101225.cfm

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