prayers of the faithful for the feast of the Chair of Peter - 22 February 2024

PENITENTIAL RITE:

Lord Jesus - you built your church on the apostles.  

Christ Jesus - you call us to holiness. 

Lord Jesus - you are seated at the right hand of the Father. 

PRIEST: The Lord Jesus built his Church on the apostles. United with them and in fidelity to apostolic teachings, we now present our needs to God.

1. For the Successor of St. Peter, our Holy Father Pope Francis, that he be strong in his mission and strengthen the whole Church in faith. 

2. For Bishop Joseph Kopacz and for all bishops, that they grow in union with Peter, share the zeal of Paul, and lead us by the grace of the Holy Spirit. 

3. For all who are persecuted for their faith.  For those who have given up their lives for the faith. May we be faithful when we are ridiculed or insulted for practicing our religion. 

4. For a return to Mass for those who have strayed from the faith.  We pray for their return to strengthen our Church and strengthen our faith communities. 

5. For all children, born and unborn.  For loving families, loving communities, and loving parishes to help them grow in obedience and love.  

6. For the poor and the oppressed, for those who live in war torn parts of the world, for our communities experiencing crime and violence and crime. 

7. For the sick, the dying, and all the deceased, that through the intercession of the apostles, they may experience the light of the Gospel. 

8. For the prayers we hold in our hearts. 

PRIEST:  Father, as rejoice in the call to belong to the Church, may we be united with the successors of your Apostles. We make our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.