One another, Sunday19B

August 11, 2024

1Kings 19:4-8; Psalm 34 (33); Ephesians 4:30-5:2; John 6:41-51

The goodness of God has been revealed to us in so many ways: in the wonders of creation and in creation’s re-creation in the Risen Christ. With confidence, then, let us pray:

For our Church and parish family, that we may become a community of compassion and forgiveness: let us pray to the Lord.

For Pope N., Bishop N., Father N., and for all who serve the Church, that they may lead us in the way of love taught by Christ: let us pray to the Lord.

For the nations and governments of the world, that, in their laws and public policies, they may uphold the sacred character and dignity of every member of the human family: let us pray to the Lord.

For those who shelter the homeless, feed the hungry, and counsel the grieving and troubled, that God may teach us through their example: let us pray to the lord.

For those fighting to overcome illness or addiction, that Christ will be with them on their difficult journeys: let us pray to the Lord.

For the faithful who have died [especially _________], that the everlasting life of the Risen Christ: 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.

Bread of heaven, Spirit of life, hear these prayers of ours. As you have become bred of us, make us bread for one another; as your Spirit enlivens us with your love and peace, make us be love and peace for one another. We offer these prayers in the name of the Jesus, the Bread of Heaven, the Risen Christ.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2024bj, August 11). Nineteenth Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/081124.cfm

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