Prayers of the faithful - Wednesday of the 17th week in Ordinary Time - 2 August 2023

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 our modern world, that they may persevere on the path to Jesus, we pray to the Lord. 

2. For nations and communities who are divided in conflict, war, or violence, that their divisions may be healed and that peace may be achieved, 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 at Mass today, that they may find hope and encouragement, 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.