6th Sunday in Ordinary Time - 11 February 2024 - prayers of the faithful

Introduction: The Holy Spirit draws our community to Mass today on this last Sunday before we enter the holy season of Lent this upcoming week. Today at Mass, we encounter our Savior Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, in God’s Word, and in each other. Our weekly celebration of Mass is at the center of our parish life. May the Mass today strengthen all of us today in our faith and in our mission.

Priest - Penitential rite:

Lord Jesus - you bring healing into our lives, Lord have mercy.

Christ Jesus - you are the source of holiness, Christ have mercy.

Lord Jesus - you are the way to God’s eternal kingdom, Lord have mercy.

Prayers of the faithful:

Priest: We bring to mind our needs, the needs of the Church, and the needs of the world in our prayer petitions as we call to mind the faith of the leper in the Gospel today:

1. For the Church, that we may pray without ceasing, that we may support each other in prayer, and that we may remain steadfast in our pursuit of justice and holiness, we pray to the Lord.

2. For our governmental leaders, that they may break down barriers that divide us and isolate us, we pray to the Lord.

3. For an end to violence and the threat our violence in our neighborhood, our cities, and throughout the world, we pray to the Lord.

4. That we may look to Scripture for teaching and for formation in righteousness, so that we may be equipped for good works and evangelization, we pray to the Lord.

5. For those undergoing a crisis of faith or a time of doubt, that the collective witness we give to our faith may sustain them and reassure them despite doubt or despair, let us pray to the Lord.

6. For those suffering from disease or illness, and for their medical professionals and caregivers, that they may feel God’s healing presence, we pray to the Lord.

7. For the prayers that we hold in the silence of our hearts, for all of our prayer intentions both spoken and unspoken, we pray to the Lord.

Priest: Heavenly father, we ask that you watch over us and listen to our prayers as we seek your kingdom. We ask these prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.