One another, Sunday16B

July 21, 2024

Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23 (22); Ephesians 2:13-18; Mark 6:30-34

Let us now lift our spirits and voices in prayer to the Lord, our Shepherd and Teacher:

For our Church and parish community, that we may be a gathering place for the “remnant” from all lands and peoples: let us pray to the Lord.

For Pope N., Bishop N., Father N., for our bishops, priests, and ministers, and for all who serve the Church, that they may shepherd the people of God with faithfulness and compassion: let us pray to the Lord.

For our President and governor and for all legislators and judges, that their government service may advance the causes of peace and justice: let us pray to the Lord.

For families and households, that the barriers of anger and division may be broken down through understanding and forgiveness: let us pray to the lord.

For the poor, the oppressed, and the broker that, through our compassionate help, their fear and anguish may be transformed: let us pray to the Lord.

For our deceased relatives and friends [especially _________], that they may dwell forever in the house of Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

For the prayers we now make in the silence of our hearts [Pause...]: let us pray to the Lord.

Lord God, hear the prayers we offer to you for our Church and our human family. May our community become a place of prayer that refreshes and sustains us may our ministers be places where your love and justice are reverse may our table be a place of welcome and nourishment for all We make these prayers in the name of your Son.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2024bd, July 21). Sixteenth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/072124.cfm

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