Introduction: As a community of faith, we are called to share in God’s joy. God created the world and all of humanity and proclaimed it good. God raised his son to new life to bring salvation to all. Gathered here today to share in the Eucharistic feast around the Lord’s table, let us respond in hope and praise:
Lord Jesus - you are our ever lasting sign of hope.
Christ Jesus - you bring us God’s eternal grace.
Lord Jesus - you call us to holiness.
Priest: God has entrusted us with creation. Let us now turn to God in prayer, as he gives us the grace we need to carry out this important responsibility:
1. That we Christians may reach out to our brothers and sisters with love and compassion, we pray to the Lord.
2. That those in governmental authority may fulfill their responsibilities to those who have been entrusted in their care with thoughtfulness and integrity, we pray to the Lord.
3. For an end to violence in our homes, our community, our nation, and our world, that we may be moved to respond in understanding and reconciliation rather than anger and resentment. May we all work for peace here at CMCF, we pray to the Lord.
4. That we may reach out to faith to the other men here, bringing them the Gospel message in our words and our actions, we pray to the Lord.
5. That we may be faithful stewards of God’s creation and the resources of the earth, we pray to the Lord.
6. For our deceased family members and loved ones, for their entry into eternal life. For the men who have died here this year at CMCF, we pray to the Lord.
7. For healing of our illnesses and brokenness in body, mind, and spirit. We pray for those who are battling addictions, mental illness, and depression, we pray to the Lord.
8. For all the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts, for all our prayer intentions spoken and unspoken, we pray to the Lord.
Priest: Generous God, you have entrusted us with the resources and treasures of creation. Grant us the wisdom and empathy to care for creation in a spirit of faith. We make our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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