Prayers of the faithful - Our Lady of the Pilar - 12 October 2023

Lord Jesus - you bring us salvation. 

Christ Jesus - you proclaim justice. 

Lord Jesus - you call your Church to be prophetic in the modern world. 

Priest: The Lord’s mercy and love never ends. We now present our prayers to God with confidence and hope: 

1. For our Church leaders, that they may sincerely and fully live the Gospel message that they preach. 

2. That we may all grow in our understanding of God’s mercy, recognizing the welcome extended to those who are repentant and contrite. 

3. For those on the margins of society, for men and women who are exploited, that justice and hope may prevail in our land. 

4. For those who endure sickness in mind or body or spirit, that the support of the Christian community and their family and friends remind them of God’s healing care. 

5. For all the faithful departed, that they may be raised to life through Jesus’ resurrection.  We also pray for the souls in purgatory in the process of purification. 

6. For our children and youth, that God may watch over them this school year.  

7. For the prayers and intercession of the Blessed Mother, Our Lady of the Pillar. 

8. For all the prayers we hold in our hearts today. 

Priest: God of endless goodness, your love and compassion have no end.  We ask that you hear the prayers that your people make in faith, through Jesus Christ our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.