Prayers of the faithful - feast of the Conversion of St Paul - 25 January 2023

Penitential Rite: 

Lord Jesus - you call us all to be missionary in Spirit - Lord have mercy. 

Christ Jesus - you call us to conversion of heart - Christ have mercy. 

Lord Jesus - you call us to be your presence in the world - Lord have mercy. 

Prayers of the Faithful: 

PRIEST: As Jesus Christ, the risen Lord, sends the word of light into a world of darkness to enlighten, to transform, to heal, and to save, with joy, we now present our prayers to God:  

1. As you turned Saint Paul’s zeal for the faith of his ancestors into zeal for you, we pray that you lead all Christians to the way and the truth. 

2. As you called Saint Paul out of darkness into light, we pray that enlighten all all those who hate and persecute: 

3. As you sent St Paul to preach the good news to unbelievers, we pray that you send all of us into the world  as missionaries, especially to the unconvinced, the indifferent, the unchurched.

4. As you commissioned St Paul to bring new life to both Jews and Gentiles, men and women, slave and free, we pray that you enable us to speak the word of life and love to all who dwell apart from you and who are hostile to one another. 

5. For the sick and shut-ins, for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed. 

6. For our personal intentions we hold in our hearts today. 

PRIEST: As you called Saint Paul to preach the Gospel to all nations, help us to embody the power and zeal of the Gospel through which he preached. We present these prayers to you, thru your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.