Introduction: We are members of Christ’s flock who willingly follow our shepherd, whose voice we recognize and who calls us by our name. Gathered together on Good Shepherd Sunday, we strive to become Moree attuned to Christ’s voice so that we may more effectively continue his mission in the world.
Lord Jesus, you are the gate through which your flock enters.
Christ Jesus, you are the way to true and lasting peace.
Christ Jesus, you are the way to union with the Father.
Priest: God the Father sent us the Good shepherd who came that we might have new life and have more abundantly. As we present our prayers today, let us have confidence that our needs and the needs of our brothers and sisters will be answered by God.
1. For Pope Francis, Bishop Joseph Kopacz and all our Church leaders, that they may shepherd the Church as the Good Shepherd would, leading us through the dark valleys down the right paths, we pray to the Lord.
2. For governmental leaders here and around the world, that they may find in the Good Shepherd an example to emulate as they lead their people with care and compassion, we pray to the Lord.
3. For an end to violence in our communities, in our cities, and across our nation, so that we may all live free from the fear and the trauma that violence brings. We continue to pray for the state and federal officials who are helping solve the water problem in the City of Jackson. We pray to the Lord.
4. For Catholics of all ages, that we may be open to the call of the Good Shepherd to ordained and lay ministries, we pray to the Lord.
5. For our children and youth, that they have a good end to the school year. We pray for to the Lord.
6. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, for their entry into eternal life. For healing for the sick and shut-ins. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts, for our intentions spoken and unspoken, we pray to the Lord.
Priest: God of mercy and love, your son came to us with unparalleled love and mercy, reaching out to the sinner and the outcast. May we continue to share that mercy and love to others. We present our prayer through Jesus, our Good Shepherd, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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