Introduction: We come to Mass today in the midst of our lived reality. Perhaps we are worn out from work. Perhaps we are trying to cope with family tensions or marital difficulties. Perhaps we are feeling grief, guilt, or despair. We come to Mass in the midst of our brokenness and weaknesses. As we look to God at Mass today, we recognize that all things are possible in him.
Priest - Penitential rite
Lord Jesus - you call us to follow the commandments. Christ Jesus - you teach us the ways of truth.
Lord Jesus - you show us the way to the kingdom.
Priest: Heavenly Father, you fill our days with blessings in answer to our prayers. We now turn to you in our needs:
1. That the Church embody the word of God and help all believers to know the saving power of Christ. We pray to the Lord.
2. That as individuals and as a community we be good stewards of the earth’s resources and all of God’s creation. We pray to the Lord.
3. That past injustices amongst the peoples of the earth give way to justice, peace, and abundant blessings. We pray to the Lord.
4. That we may allow God’s word to penetrate our hearts, making his word living and effective in what we say and in what we do. We pray to the Lord.
5. That Christians of every race and national original celebrate their oneness in Christ. We pray to the Lord.
6. As we commemorate respect life month, we pray that the Gospel of Life be followed by all in society. We pray to the Lord.
7. That God’s healing presence come into the lives of the sick and the afflicted. We pray to the Lord.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: As the abundance of your grace inspires us to bring our prayers to you, we make our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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