One another, Sunday11B

June 16, 2024

Ezekiel 17:22-24; Ps 92 (91); 2 Corinthians 5:6-10; Mark 4:26-34

To the God who lifts up the lowly, exalts the humble, and blesses the poor with every good thing, let us pray:

For our Church and parish community, that our work and worship together may proclaim he kindness and faithfulness of our God: let us pray to the Lord.

For those who serve our Church as pastors and teachers, that, through their ministries, the Word of God may take root  in our lives: let us pray to the Lord.

For those in government and public service, that, in all laws and public policies, they may seek to uphold the sacred dignity of every man, woman, and child: let us pray to the Lord.

For all farmers and food producers, that God will bless their labors with a bountiful harvest for the benefit of all: let us pray to the lord.

For those who have dedicated themselves to the service of the poor and the oppressed, that their efforts may reap  an abundant harvest of compassion and justice: let us pray to the Lord.

For our deceased relatives and friends [especially _________], that they may “flourish (forever) in the house: 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.

Accept the gift of our prayers, O Lord, which we offer for every member of our human family Like the crest of the cedar tree, may we welcome all who come to us in need;

like the harvested seed, may we grow in love and faith; like the mustard seed, may we praise you in even the smallest act of kindness and joy. We ask these things in the name of our Lord and Teacher, Jesus Christ.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2024az, June 16). Eleventh Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/061624.cfm

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