Introduction: As we commemorate Labor Day on Monday, we honor all whose labor enhances our lives and the lives of others, recognizing the holiness in the work we do. In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells his disciples that they must deny themselves and take up their crosses. In all the crosses we bear in life, including the crosses we bear in our work, let us strive to make our work more closely united with our discipleship in Christ.
Lord Jesus - you summon us to take up our crosses and to follow you - Lord have mercy.
Christ Jesus - your cross is a sign of your love for us - Christ have mercy. Lord Jesus - you come in glory to bring salvation to all - Lord have mercy.
Priest: Let us turn to God today with our needs and the needs of the world, to accept God’s will in response to our prayers.
1. For God’s holy Church, that we may have the fortitude to proclaim our faith in the face of struggle and opposition, we pray to the Lord.
2. For all Christians whose lives are in danger because of their commitment to Gospel values, we pray to the Lord.
3. For our governmental leaders, that God may guide them with wisdom and courage as they work for justice and solidarity. We pray to the Lord.
4. As we celebrate Labor Day this Monday, we pray for all who labor to provide for themselves and their families. We pray that we may contribute to society and to the well-being of humanity through our work. We pray that all be treated with dignity and respect in their work. We pray to the Lord.
5. For all who have difficulty caring their crosses in life, that they mind find compassion and assistance from their brothers and sisters and from God, we pray to the Lord.
6. For healing for the sick in body, mind, and spirit. For the faithful departed, for their entry into eternal life. 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 justice and mercy, we pray that we may bear witness to your presence that you have made manifest throughout human history. May we continue to seek your justice and mercy in response to the prayers we make through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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