One another, Sunday23B

September 08, 2024

Isaiah 35:4-7; Psalm 146 (145); James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37

“Ephphatha!” -Be opened! With hearts and spirits opened to God’s healing presence, let us pray:

For our Church and parish community, that our work and worship together may reflect the gospel of reconciliation and compassion: let us pray to the Lord.

For the ministers of the Church and the leaders of nations, that they may proclaim the justice and peace of God without fear or compromise: let us pray to the Lord.

For professors, scholars, researchers, and teachers, that they may enable society to recognize the hand of God sustaining life in all of creation: let us pray to the Lord.

For the poor, the homeless, and the abused, that they may find a place of honor and welcome in our homes, parish, and community: let us pray to the lord.

For the sick and the suffering for those whose lives are in crisis, for the lost and the despairing, that the love of Christ the Healer may open their to healing and wholeness: let us pray to the Lord.

For our deceased relatives and friends [especially _________], that they may be heirs of the promised kingdom: 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.

Open our eyes and ears and hearts to your Spirit, O God that everything we do and every moment you give us may speak of your loving presence in our world. We offer our prayers in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2024d, September 8). Twenty-third Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090824.cfm

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

One another, Sunday22B

September 01, 2024

Deut 4:1-2, 6-8; Ps 15 (14); James 1:17-18, 21-22, 27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Our God hears the stirrings of every human heart. With confidence, then, let us now lift up our hearts in prayer:

That our parish’s worship and work together may be a constant celebration of God’s great love: let us pray to the Lord.

That the laws and policies of all governments may honor the sacred character of every man, woman, and child as sons and daughters of God: let us pray to the Lord.

That the new school year may be, for our children, a time of discovery and growth in the wisdom of God: let us pray to the Lord.

That a commitment to justice and an awareness of social responsibility may guide all businesses and banking institutions in the conduct of their financial affairs: let us pray to the lord.

That the generosity and compassion we extend to the poor, the hungry, and the homeless may be an offering of thanksgiving for God’s many blessings to us: let us pray to the Lord.

That the faithful who have died [especially _________], may share in the eternal life of the Risen Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

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

May your Word of life and love take root in our hearts, O God, that these prayers we offer may become a harvest of justice and peace. In Jesus’ name, we pray.

References-

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2024b, September 1). Twenty-second Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090124.cfm

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

One another, Sunday21B

August 25, 2024

Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18; Psalm 34 (33); Ephesians 5:2,25-32; John 6:60-69

“Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” With Peter’s simple expression of faith echoing in our hearts, let us pray:

For our Church and parish community, that we may endure in our vocation to be God’s holy people: let us pray to the Lord.

For our bishops, priests, deacons, and ministers, that they may speak Jesus’ words of spirit and life: let us pray to the Lord.

For married couples, that the love of Christ may be the center of their life together: let us pray to the Lord.

For those whose lives are in turmoil, for families in crisis, that the Spirit of God may instill in them renewed hope and lead them to fulfillment and purpose: let us pray to the lord.

For the sick, the suffering, and the dying, that, in their pain and anguish, Christ may be present to them in our compassion and care: let us pray to the Lord.

For those who have died in Christ’s peace [especially _________], that Jesus’ promise of eternal life may be theirs: 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.

Gracious God, hear our prayers. Do not let us be discouraged by the crosses of our lives, but let us always carry on in hope, in the certainty of your Son’s words of spirit and life. In his name, we pray.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2024bn, August 25). Twenty-first Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082524.cfm

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