One another, Sunday23B

September 08, 2024

Isaiah 35:4-7; Psalm 146 (145); James 2:1-5; Mark 7:31-37

“Ephphatha!” -Be opened! With hearts and spirits opened to God’s healing presence, let us pray:

For our Church and parish community, that our work and worship together may reflect the gospel of reconciliation and compassion: let us pray to the Lord.

For the ministers of the Church and the leaders of nations, that they may proclaim the justice and peace of God without fear or compromise: let us pray to the Lord.

For professors, scholars, researchers, and teachers, that they may enable society to recognize the hand of God sustaining life in all of creation: let us pray to the Lord.

For the poor, the homeless, and the abused, that they may find a place of honor and welcome in our homes, parish, and community: let us pray to the lord.

For the sick and the suffering for those whose lives are in crisis, for the lost and the despairing, that the love of Christ the Healer may open their to healing and wholeness: let us pray to the Lord.

For our deceased relatives and friends [especially _________], that they may be heirs of the promised kingdom: 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.

Open our eyes and ears and hearts to your Spirit, O God that everything we do and every moment you give us may speak of your loving presence in our world. We offer our prayers in the name of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

References

-United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. (2024d, September 8). Twenty-third Sunday in ordinary time. USCCB. https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/090824.cfm

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