Lord Jesus - you call all of us to a life of discipleship.
Christ Jesus - you draw us beyond our human limitations.
Lord Jesus - you call us to be missionary spirit.
Priest: As we celebrate St Matthew on his feast day, let us bring our prayers to our heavenly Father with faith and hope:
1. For missionaries and evangelizers, that all of us may proclaim Christ’s Gospel to the world in our words and actions.
2. For our youth and children, that the Lord will continue to accompany them and bless them and their families on their journey of faith.
3. For teachers and educators, that the Lord may bless them and their students.
4. For our first responders, for our medical professionals, for the men and women in the military, for all who keep us safe in society, for their safety and protection.
5. For the sick, the shut-in, for those in the hospitals, hospices, and nursing homes, for healing in body, mind, and spirit.
6. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, for their entry into enteral life.
7. For those prayers we hold in our hearts today.
Priest: Generous God, you sent St Matthew and the other apostles out into the world to bring your Gospel message. Let us follow their example of faith. We present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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