Prayers of the faithful - feast of St Simon and St Jude - 28 October 2020

 Lord Jesus - you call all of us a life of discipleship. 

Christ Jesus - you call us to be missionary in spirit. 

Lord Jesus - you are seated at the right have of the Father. 

As we celebrate St Simon and St Jude today, we present our prayers to you: 

1. For church leaders and world leaders. May they promote justice, compassion, mercy and forgiveness in the world.

2. For all who have suffered rejection or violence. For those who have been hurt in any way by this pandemic  and all who are depressed, suicidal or addicted.  We ask that our wounds be healed and that you give us hope and courage.

3. For a deeper spirit of gratitude for God’s many gifts. May we recognize in each other all that is truthful, just, honorable, pure, and gracious. 

4. In the tradition of our patron saint, St Jude, we ask for his prayers and intercessions for those seemingly impossible and lost causes that exist in our lives. 

5. We pray for a greater respect for human life from the womb to the tomb. For an end to abortion, the death penalty and all types of hatred and systemic prejudice. May we learn how to care more deeply for all human life, hear the cries of the poor, the homeless and the starving.  

6. For the sick and shut-ins, the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, and for those prayers we hold in our hearts today.  

We united our prayers with the prayers of St Simon and St Jude today.  We present these prayers through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.