22 January 2021 - Prayers of the faithful - Mass of penance and prayer -and for the protection of the unborn

 Lord Jesus - you hear the cry of the poor

Christ Jesus - you call us to justice

Lord Jesus - you protect the vulnerable 

My dear brothers and sisters, let us present our prayers to God today on this day of prayer and penance:

1. We pray for our Church leaders.  We pray for Pope Francis, Bishop Kopacz, and all bishops.  May they lead us in living the Gospel of life in our lives - in our words and our actions. 

2. We pray for governmental leaders.  In their actions and their policies, may they protect the unborn and the most vulnerable in society.  

3. May we care for all of God’s creation, for the environment and our natural resources.  May we be good stewards of the earth.  

4. May you give your people bread to satisfy their hunger - their physical hunger, their spiritual hunger, their hunger for justice and righteousness.  

5. May your faithful ones seek and taste the things that are above,
— and let them direct their work and their leisure to your glory.
6. Protect our children, our youth, our families, and our seniors.  Lead us and guides through the ups and downs of our journey here on earth. 

7.  For the sick and shut in, for healing and reconciliation in the broken and wounded areas of our life, for strength for those battling addictions and mental illness.  

8. Show the faithful departed the vision of your face,
— let them rejoice in the contemplation of your presence.
9. For the prayers we hold in our hearts today.  

Heavenly Father, as we offer prayer and penance today, we ask that you listen to the prayers we ask through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.