Prayers of the faithful - 23 June 2024 - 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Introduction: In the Gospel today, we hear how the disciples were terrified when a violent storm came up while they were sailing in the Sea of Galilee. Jesus rebukes the storm and clams the waves as the forces of nature obey him. May we find refuge and strength in the Lord in the midst of the storms of our lives. May our faith give us comfort and courage. May we trust in Christ’s strength and in his concern for us all.

Priest: Penitential rite:

Lord Jesus - you perform wondrous deeds to lead us closer to you. Lord have mercy.

Christ Jesus - you calm the seas and you brought your disciples to greater faith. Christ have Jesus.

Lord Jesus - you are the source of all peace. Lord have mercy.

Prayer of faith:

Priest: With faith in God who made heaven and earth, we give voice to our needs, the needs of the Church, and the needs of creation:

1. That we in the Church may be a beacon of peace to those who cry out for refuge from the stormy seas in their lives. We pray to the Lord.

2. That we will respond out of generosity to those who are recovering from natural disasters. We pray to the Lord.

3. For those who do not have access to clean drinking water. That we may share our natural resources for those who do not have their basic needs met. We continue to pray for those trying to solve the water problems in the city of Jackson. We pray to the Lord.

4. For those who have lost loved ones. For victims of violence. May they be consoled and comforted. We pray to the Lord.

5. May all of Christians work toward solidarity and racial reconciliation. We pray to the Lord.

6. For healing for the sick in body, mind, and spirit. We pray to the Lord.

7. For the faithful departed, for their entry into eternal life. For the souls in the process of purification in purgatory. We pray to the Lord.

8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. We pray to the Lord. 

Priest: God of all consolation, you are our refuge from the storms, you are our protection from danger, you are our comfort in our fears. May we always place our trust in you. Grant the prayers we make through the one who calmed the seas, our Lord and Savior forever and ever. AMEN.