Lord Jesus, you came to this world and preach the Good News of the Gospel.
Christ Jesus, you destroyed death and restored life to your people.
Lord Jesus, you are the Good Shepherd. You have compassion for your people.
Priest: As we celebrate the feast day of St James the Apostle, we present our prayers to our Heavenly Father:
1. For the Church and her leaders, may they always preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ with integrity and hope.
2. For our governmental leaders, may they work toward justice, healing, and reconciliation.
3. For all missionaries, peace makers, first responders, and the men and women in the military. May they feel our gratitude and prayers for their service.
4. That all of us may proclaim the Gospel of life in our words and our actions, respecting human life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death.
5. For healing for all who are sick in mind, body, and spirit. For patience and understanding for their family members and care givers.
6. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed.
7. On the feast day of St James, we pray in a special way for the people of Spain and for all pilgrims.
7. For the prayers we hold in our hearts today.
Priest: O God of love and compassion, you grant rest to the weary and you fill the needs of those who come to you. Hear these our prayers and grant that one day we may rest eternally with you, through Jesus Christ our Lord for ever and ever. AMEN.
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