One another, 15C

July 13, 2025

Deuteronomy 30:10-14; Ps 69 (68); Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 10:25-37

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 follow Christ, the head of the Church, more closely and continue his mission of reconciling others to both God and one another: let us pray to the Lord.

For this community of faith: that our deeds of compassion and loving service may be signs of God’s presence and action in the world: let us pray to the Lord.

For openness of heart: that we may allow the pain and suffering of others to move our hearts and spirits to a loving response: let us pray to the Lord.

For insight: that God will help us recognize our neighbor in the refugee, the homeless person, and the marginalized of society, and inspire our response to their needs today: let us pray to the Lord.

For conversion of our spirit: that God will teach us how to love with our whole heart and guide us in moving our religious ideals from ideas to action: let us pray to the Lord.

For freedom of spirit: that God will free us from fear, attachments, and wounds so that we may fully respond to all that God asks of us: let us pray to the Lord.

For a new encounter with the Lord: that through prayer and reflection on the scriptures, we may enter into a deeper relationship with Christ, the firstborn of creation and the first risen from the dead: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who have been the victims of crime: that God will restore their loss, heal their wounds, and help them to trust others again: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who care for those in need: that those working in outreach ministries,  housing assistance, healthcare, pregnancy centers, or refugee services may continue to bring God’s love and compassion to those whom they serve: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are ill or recovering from surgery: that they may know the tender touch of God through the prayer and care of this community: let us pray to the Lord.

For healing of racism: that we may be instruments of reconciliation, working for justice, and promoting the advancement of all who have suffered prejudice or discrimination: let us pray to the Lord.

For growth in respect in civic dialogue: that political leaders may listen to opposing views, respect the dignity of those with different ideas, and strive to find a path that will promote the welfare of all: let us pray to the Lord.

For better stewardship of God’s creation: that being aware that all creation came through Christ, we may work to honor and protect it as a sign of God’s love for all people: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are in transition: that God will guide those in parishes that are being reorganized and ministry leaders who are beginning new roles to find effective ways to listen and to cooperate in bringing forth the reign of God today: let us pray to the Lord.

For peace: that we may turn to Christ, whose death and resurrection offers the only peace that endures, to bring an end to violence and bloodshed and give us a new vision for cooperation and justice: 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 lifeand proclaim your saving deeds to all the world. Amen.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2025bj, July 13). Fifteenth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/071325.cfm

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