One another, 30C

October 26, 2025

Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18; Ps 34 (33); 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14

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 recognize our need for God and resist relying upon our own efforts to justify ourselves: let us pray to the Lord.

For growth in prayer: that the Spirit teaches us how to pray so that we may deepen our dependency upon God and open us to the length and breadth of God’s merciful kindness: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater compassion: that we may proclaim the greatness of God and show God’s love and concern for all who face the burdens of life: let us pray to the Lord.

For the grace of humility: that we may come before God honestly, surrendering our pride, and recognizing the limits of strengths and abilities: let us pray to the Lord.

For a spirit of gratitude: that we may recognize all our gifts, possessions and opportunities as gifts from God and place each of them in the service of God: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are bound by a spirit of self-righteousness: that God will free their hearts, break down the walls of prejudice, and open them to the dignity of each person: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are suffering or being oppressed for their Christian faith: that God will comfort and strengthen them and bring them safely through their trial: let us pray to the Lord.

For greater respect for each person: that God will turn the hearts of all who rely upon violence and bring healing to all who have suffered harm, abuse or neglect: let us pray to the Lord.

For all leaders of government, nationally, regionally, and municipally: that God will inspire them with new ways to promote the welfare of citizens and the common good: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are in need; for the poor, the homeless, the widow, the orphan and those on the margins of society: that God will open our eyes and hearts to their needs and their presence in our communities: let us pray to the Lord.

For the homebound: that they may experience God with them and support from this Christian community: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are recovering from storms, floods or wildfires: that God will give them courage and guide them to the assistance which they need: let us pray to the Lord.

For all immigrants and refugees: that they may find new homes and enrich these places with their gifts and talents: let us pray to the Lord.

For all who are bound by drug addiction: that God will break the bonds that hold them, help them to seek assistance and guide them to people who will support and challenge them to live in a new way: let us pray to the Lord.

For the gift of peace and an end to violence: that God will turn hearts from violence, inspire leaders to start new initiatives and give courage to all who are working for peace: 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. (2025cn, October 26). Thirtieth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/102625.cfm

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