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One another, 27C

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October 05, 2025



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 God will stir up the Spirit who has been given to each of us and embolden us to love without expectation and to forgive without condition: let us pray to the Lord.


For the flowering of faith: that we may grow in our reliance upon and loyalty to God in every area of our lives and be open to following wherever God will lead us: let us pray to the Lord.


For a vision of hope: that all who face violence, destruction, or chaos may be renewed by the Spirit of God and become a source of light and promise to others who are struggling: let us pray to the Lord.


For growth in patience: that God will sustain and strengthen us as we await the fulfillment of God's promises and plans: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who are searching for meaning and value in their life: that they may experience God's gentle invitations and recognize the goodness which God has in mind for them: let us pray to the Lord.


For an attitude of service: that we may recognize God's free gift of salvation and surrender our attitudes of self-sufficiency or that we have earned anything from God: let us pray to the Lord.


For grace to support one another: that we may affirm and support one another's growth in faith through all of life's phases and transitions: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who serve the church in Holy Orders: that Spirit of God will inspire the ministry of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons and embolden them with wisdom and love to serve God's people: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who suffer for their faith: that those living in oppressive societies may know God's presence in their suffering and that the Spirit will renew and strengthen them: let us pray to the Lord.

For those who work for social justice: that they may continue to manifest the vision of God's reign where all will be sisters and brothers caring for and seeking the good of one another: let us pray to the Lord.


For greater respect for human life: that the hearts of all may appreciate God's gift of life from conception to natural death: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who are ill: that God will bring healing and courage to all who have been diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening disease and help them to draw closer to God during this time of struggle: let us pray to the Lord.


For an end to violence and warfare: that God will open the minds and hearts of all leaders, turn them away from bloodshed, and protect children and the elderly from harm: 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. (2025ch, October 5). Twenty-seventh Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/100525.cfm

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


 
 
 

One another, 26C

ree

September 28, 2025



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 of virtue and profess with both our words and deeds God’s love for and presence with the human family: let us pray to the Lord.


For all disciples of Jesus: that we may put on the mind of Christ and open the gates that isolate and protect us from all who are suffering or who disturb our complacency: let us pray to the Lord.


For listening hearts: that we may hear the cry of the prophets and the message of the Gospel so that we may understand people and situations as God does: let us pray to the Lord.


For compassion: that we may see and hear the sufferings of our sisters and brothers who are enslaved by poverty and sacrificially respond to their need: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who are chained by their possessions: that God will free their hearts and open them to value life, relationships, and service: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who live in complete poverty, particularly orphaned children, those who live on garbage piles, and for those recovering from natural disasters: that God will open new possibilities for them and open our eyes to see the needs that exist: let us pray to the Lord.


For a deepening ability to hear the voice of God: that our minds and hearts may recognize the Word of God spoken to us in the Scriptures, through our relationships, and in the events of our lives: let us pray to the Lord.


For a closing of the abyss between rich and poor in our cities, nation, and the world: that we may use our time, talent, and treasure to develop new opportunities for the poor and marginalized around us: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who care for the poor and needy: that God will guide them to recognize the person who is before them and help them to share God’s love with them: let us pray to the Lord.


For the upcoming pan-Amazonian Synod of Bishops: that the Spirit will guide them in renewing the faith and the structures of the faith communities so that all may be fuller disciples: let us pray to the Lord.


For safety and courtesy on roadways: that God will help all drivers to be attentive on the roads and have patience with those who make mistakes: let us pray to the Lord.


For healing in our cities and neighborhoods: that Spirit of God will free us from the shackles of racism and guide us in finding new ways to promote the common good: let us pray to the Lord.


For the work of the United Nations: that God’s spirit will help nations overcome suspicion, find new understand and opportunities to cooperate, and bring an end to violent conflicts: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who are suffering from climate change, particularly the people of island nations and the Artic regions: that God will guide us in finding ways to stabilize the environment and protect those who are at risk: let us pray to the Lord.


For peace: that God will touch hearts and open minds so that leaders may advance through the gates of peace and end the abyss of bloodshed, terrorism, and destruction that divides the human family: 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. (2025cf, September 28). Twenty-sixth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092825.cfm

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


 
 
 

One another, 25C

ree

September 21, 2025



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 good stewards of the gifts that God has given us, use them for God's glory, and never be possessed by our possessions: let us pray to the Lord.


For the grace of diligence: that we may follow the command of Christ and use our gifts to bring forth God's reign by feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and caring for the sick: let us pray to the Lord.


For wisdom: that the Spirit will inspire us with a broader vision of our life goals so that our endeavors may lead us into a deeper relationship with God and into eternal life: let us pray to the Lord.


For deeper gratitude: that we may appreciate all the gifts, opportunities, and benefits that we have been given and recognize them as signs of God's love for us: let us pray to the Lord.


For greater attention to the small things in life: that God will find us diligent and faithful with all our ordinary responsibilities so that we may share in God's greater gifts: let us pray to the Lord.


For the development of ethics and honesty in business: that the Spirit will guide all business leaders in implementing just practices and products that are beneficial to the common good: let us pray to the Lord.


For employers and employees: that each may fulfill their responsibilities and treat one another with dignity and respect: let us pray to the Lord.


For the poor: that God will lift their burden and help them to find ways to meet their needs and prosper: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who lack healthcare: that God will open new opportunities for healthcare workers to provide needed assistance to protect and sustain those who lack finances or insurance: let us pray to the Lord.


For an end to violence: that God will inspire each heart with stronger respect for human life and help them pursue new ways of resolving conflicts in families, communities, and between nations: let us pray to the Lord.


For the President, all leaders of nations, governors, and mayors: that they may faithfully fulfill their obligations, establish peace and good order, and promote life and justice for all: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who are suffering: that God will strengthen all recovering from disasters, bring healing to the sick, freedom to captives, and comfort to the grieving: let us pray to the Lord.


For all who are grieving: that God will comfort them, deepen their relationships with loved ones, and guide them to understanding and supportive communities: 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. (2025cd, September 21). Twenty-fifth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092125.cfm

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


 
 
 
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