One another, 25C

September 21, 2025

Amos 8:4-7; Psalm 113 (112); 1 Timothy 2:1-8; Luke 16:1-13

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.