1 September 2024 - Prayers of the faithful - prison ministry - 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Penitential rite:

Lord Jesus - you bring justice to the poor - Lord have mercy.

Christ Jesus - you are the word of God made flesh - Christ have mercy. 

Lord Jesus - you are the everlasting son of the Father - Lord have mercy.

Prayers of the faithful:

Priest: All good things come from God above. Let us turn to God at Mass today with our needs and the needs of our brothers and sisters, calling upon God’s great mercy:

1. That we in the Church remain steadfast in caring for the earth. May we reduce waste and conserve the earth’s resources. We pray to the Lord. 

2. That our elected officials will work toward just laws and statutes. We pray to the Lord.

3. As we celebrated Labor Day on this, we pray for all workers, that they are justly compensated and that they have just working conditions. We also pray for the unemployed, that they find work that is productive and fulfilling. We pray to the Lord.

4. For the wisdom for society to find solutions to reduce crime and violence. We pray to the Lord.

5. That all of us Christians be doers of God’s word, not just hearers of the word. That we may labor in our little corner of the world to extend God’s blessings upon those who must need it. We pray to the Lord.

6. For healing for the sick. For healing for those struggling with anxiety, depression, mental illness, and addictions.  We pray to the Lord. 

7. For all of our family members who are starting the school year. For all those here at CMCF who are in classes or training programs or who are studying for the GED.  May the Lord bless them in their studies. We pray to the Lord. 

8. For our family members and loved ones who have died. For their entry into eternal life. We pray to the Lord.

9. For the prayers we hold in our hearts. For all our prayer intentions spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord.

Priest: God of our ancestors, your laws and commandments guided a great nation in the ways of justice and mercy. Teach us in the ways of right living according to your commands. Grant the prayers we make today through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.