Introduction: In today’s first reading, God tells Isaiah that God’s house will be called a house of prayer for all people. We are gathered at Mass today as men of faith in a house of prayer, so we welcome everyone who has come here today to join together to pray to God in praise, in petition, and in thanksgiving. Let us lift up our voices in prayer to God.
Lord Jesus - you proclaim the Gospel of the kingdom - Lord have mercy.
Christ Jesus - you cured the sick and the afflicted - Christ have mercy.
Lord Jesus - you will come in the end times to gather the world - Lord have mercy.
Leader: Jesus tells the woman of great faith in the Gospel today: “Let it be done for you as you wish.” With great faith, let us offer our needs and the needs of our brothers and sisters to the Lord:
1. For the Church, that we may reach out to those who have been slighted, alienated, or rejected, so that all may feel welcome in the Church, we pray to the Lord.
2. For peace amongst the nations and in our community, that we embrace reconciliation and non-violence, we pray to the Lord.
3. For visitors to our Catholic faith who are joining us for Mass and for the new members of the Catholic faith, that they may find welcome and acceptance with us, we pray to the Lord.
4. That we may value human life at every stage and in every condition, we pray to the Lord.
5. For healing for the sick amongst, for the members of our community who need health care, for all who are struggling with addictions, depression, or mental illness, for healing for all of us, we pray to the Lord.
6. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, for their entry into eternal life. For our deceased loved ones and family members, we pray to the Lord.
7. That all of us may be missionary in spirit and help bring the Gospel message to all the men here in this facility, we pray to the Lord.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. For our intentions spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord.
Leader: Loving God, you offer your love and mercy to all your children. As we grow in our faith, may we realize your universal call to love and mercy. We make our prayers through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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