3 July 2023 - Prayers of the faithful - feast of St Thomas Apostle

Lord Jesus - you call us out of our weaknesses 

Christ Jesus - you are the word of God. 

Lord Jesus - you call us to repentance and conversion.   

As we celebrate St Thomas the Apostle today on his feast day, we present our prayers to our loving and merciful God:

1. For all of our Church leaders who lead us and guide us in the faith.  May they help us grow in wisdom and charity.  

2. In the missionary spirit of St Thomas, we pray for all the missionaries throughout the world, for all who spread the word of God to others. 

3. For all children and youth, may the Lord continue to lead them, guide them, and bless them in their summer travels and activities as they get ready for the new school year. 

4. That all of us may grow in the our love of the Eucharist and may we live each day as people of the Eucharist in our words and our actions.  

5. For the sick and shut-ins and for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, we pray to the Lord.  

6. For those prayers we hold in our hearts today.  

You called St Thomas to be a missionary of your Gospel.  Help each one of us to recognize our missionary calling.  We present these prayers to you through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.