Prayers of the faithful - feast of St Teresa of Avila - 15 October 2021

Lord Jesus - you hear the cry of the poor

Christ Jesus - you call us to spread the Good News of the Gospel 

Lord Jesus - you are our Savior and Redeemer

We unite our prayers with the prayer of St Teresa of Avila today, as we present our prayers to God: 

1. For our Church leaders, for a missionary spirit as we spread the Gospel message throughout the world. 

2. For governmental leaders, may they promote peace and justice throughout the land. 

3. For children and youth, may God accompany them through their studies and activities this school year and may they hear God calling them to a vocation in life. 

4. For those who need healing in their lives body, mind or spirit.  May God’s healing presence bring them encouragement, healing, and hope. 

5. For Carmelite communities throughout the world, especially for our Carmelite sisters here in the Diocese of Jackson and the our secular Carmelite lay group in the Diocese.  

6. For the faithful departed - for the souls in purgatory - for their entry into eternal life.  

7. For the prayers we hold in our hearts today. 

With humble hearts, we present these prayers through your son Jesus Christ our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.