Prayers of the faithful - 11 October 2024 - Feast of John XXIII - Friday of the 27th week in Ordinary Time

Lord Jesus - you are the living word of God. 

Christ Jesus - you are the beloved son of the Father. 

Lord Jesus - you are our savior and redeemer. 

PRIEST:  Let us unite our prayers with the prayers of John XXIII today as we honor him on his feast day:  

1. For our Church and our Church leaders, that they may they the people in peace, compassion, and justice.  

2. For all the faithful, that we may be witnesses of the faith in the modern world and may we dialogue with the world in the spirit of John XXIII. 

3. For greater communication and dialogue amongst the religions of the world.  For an end to war, violence, and terrorism.  We pray for peace in the world, especially in Israel and Ukraine. 

4. For a conversion of hearts, that we may put aside our pride of heart and work toward healing and reconciliation in our relationships.  

5. For healing of the sick and shut-ins. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed.  

6. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts today. 

PRIEST:  God of mercy and compassion, may we proclaim the Gospel with our words and our actions.  We present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.