Monday, August 1, 2022

Prayers of the faithful - 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 8/14/2022

Introduction - Jesus endured death for the sake of the joy to come.  As our lives are in God’s hands, let us give thanks to God. 

Lord Jesus - You came to set the earth on fire, Lord have mercy. 

Christ Jesus - You endured the shame of the cross, Christ have mercy. 

Lord Jesus - You are seated at the right hand of the Father, Lord have mercy. 

Priest: In our weaknesses and brokenness, we come before God as we trust that our prayers will be heard. 

1. For the prophets and martyrs of this age, that they may persevere on the path to Jesus, we pray to the Lord. 

2. For nations and communities who are divided in ancient conflicts, that their divisions may be healed, we pray to the Lord. 

3. For those we have been affected by natural disasters such as fires, floods, drought, heatwave, or storms, that they find strength in the midst of their losses and their sufferings, we pray to the Lord. 

4. For all who gather at the Eucharistic table of the Lord, that they may find hope and encouragement that they may share with others, we pray to the Lord. 

5. For the sick and the shut-in, that they may feel God’s healing presence in their lives, we pray to the Lord. 

6. For the prayers we hold in our hearts, both spoken and unspoken, we pray to the Lord. 

Priest:  God, source of power and might, we will perish without your mercy.  We ask that you hear our heartfelt prayers that we make in the name of your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.  


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