Introduction: God’s word reaches out to us today in the weeks of Ordinary Time before we begin the holy season of Lent. As we contemplate the rich message of the Beatitudes today, may our hearts be open to the ways God’s grace is at work in our lives.
Lord Jesus - you call us to holiness.
Christ Jesus - you bless us in the midst of our lived reality.
Lord Jesus - you are the word of God made flesh.
Priest; Let us now come in faith and confidence to the Lord, that the Lord will hear our prayers and be attentive to those in need:
1. For God’s holy Church, that its teachings may give us hope and that our ministry may give support to those in need, we pray to the Lord.
2. For the leaders of the nations, that they may find peaceful ways to settle conflicts and disagreements. We pray for those places that are torn apart by war, terrorism, and violence, we pray to the Lord.
3. For those struggling with addiction, depression, and mental illness, for their families and loved ones, we pray to the Lord.
4. For teachers and school administrators, for all those who help educate our children and expand their natural curiosity. We pray for our Catholic and public schools, we pray to the Lord.
5. For those who are unable to join us at Mass today due to age, illness, or disability, that they may know the goodness of the Lord through our Church and through relatives, friends, and neighbors, we pray to the Lord.
6. For the prayers that we hold in the silence of our hearts, for all our intentions spoken and unspoken, we pray to the Lord.
Priest: As we hear Christ bless us in the Beatitudes today, we come to you O heavenly Father with our prayers and concerns, which we present through your Son, for he is our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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