One another, Sunday29B

October 20, 2024

Isaiah 53:10-11; Psalm 33 (32); Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45

To the Lord of kindness and hope, let us pray:

That our Church and parish may be formed by the Spirit into a faithful community of disciples: let us pray to the Lord.

That “the will of the Lord (may) be accomplished” through the teaching and example of our Church’s bishops, priests, deacons, and ministers: let us pray to the Lord.

That the leaders and rulers of nations may govern their people with justice, understanding, and a commitment to the common good: let us pray to the Lord.

That those who are forced to drink from the cup of suffering and persecution may persevere in faith to experience one day the victory of Christ’s resurrection: let us pray to the lord.

That the sick, the suffering, and the dying may receive “mercy and favor” before the “throne of grace”: let us pray to the Lord.

That the souls of those who have died [especially _________], may share in the glory of the reign of the Risen Christ: 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.

Father, grant us the courage and perseverance to be worthy disciples of your Son; may we seek forgiveness rather than vengeance; may we honor humility and selflessness as well as success and achievement; may we insist on compassion and justice

regardless of the cost. Hear these prayers we offer, O God, in the name of your Son,

our Lord and Redeemer, Jesus Christ.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2024q, October 20). Twenty-ninth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102024.cfm

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

One another, Sunday28B

October 13, 2024

Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 90 (89); Hebrews 4:12-13; Mark 10:17-30

“With God all things are possible.” With confidence in Jesus’ promise, then, let us pray:

That we may seek to follow Christ totally and completely in every dimension of our life together as a Church and parish community: let us pray to the Lord.

That the pastors, preachers, and teachers of our Church may proclaim the “living and effective” Word of God with compassion and understanding: let us pray to the Lord.

That the nations and governments of the world may work together to provide all people with a just share of the earth’s harvest: let us pray to the Lord.

That all businesses and financial institutions may conduct their affairs with integrity and respect for the sacredness of every person: let us pray to the lord.

That we may embrace the gospel spirit of poverty for the sake of the poor, the homeless, and the hungry: let us pray to the Lord.

That all who have died in the peace of Christ [especially _________], may dwell forever in the house of God: 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.

Enliven us with your Spirit of love, O Lord, so that we may seek your mercy and justice for all people bless us with the light of your wisdom, so that we may follow Christ Jesus to make these prayers a reality. In Jesus’ name, we pray.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2024o, October 13). Twenty-eighth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/101324.cfm

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

One another, Sunday27B

October 06, 2024

Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 128 (127); Hebrews 2:9-11; Mark 10:2-16

Let us now lift our hearts and voices in prayer to God for all the human family:

For our Church and parish community, that in our prayer and work together we may proclaim the reign of God: let us pray to the Lord.

For the nations and peoples of the world, that all humanity may be bound by the love of God into a family of brothers and sisters: let us pray to the Lord.

For married couples, that they may always find joy and fulfillment in the sacrament of their life together in Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

For children and young people, that they may grow and learn in an environment of nurturing love and patient understanding: let us pray to the lord.

For those experiencing the pain and trauma of loss, separation, or divorce, that they may rebuild their lives with the compassionate support of family and friends: let us pray to the Lord.

For our deceased relatives and friends [especially _________], that they may walk forever in the light and peace of God’s presence: 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.

To you who are the Father of creation, the Source of love and peace, the Protector of the poor and lost, we offer these prayers for all our brothers and sisters. Hear and grant these prayers we offer in the name of your Son, Jesus the Christ.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2024m, October 6). Twenty-seventh Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100624.cfm

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