22 January 2025 - Mass of prayer for protection of unborn children - prayers of the faithful

Lord Jesus - you hear the cry of the poor

Christ Jesus - you call us to justice

Lord Jesus - you protect the vulnerable 

Priest: Brothers and sisters, let us present our prayers to God on this day of prayer and penance:

1. We pray for our Church leaders. We pray for Pope Francis, Bishop Kopacz, and all bishops. May they lead us in living the Gospel of life in our lives, in our words and our actions. 

2. We pray for governmental leaders.  In their actions and their policies, may they protect the unborn and the most vulnerable in society.  

3. May we care for all of God’s creation, for the environment, and for our natural resources. May we be good stewards of the earth.  

4. May you give your people bread to satisfy their hunger: their physical hunger, spiritual hunger, and hunger for justice and righteousness.  

5. May your faithful ones seek and taste the things that are above. Let them direct their work and their leisure to your glory.
6. Protect our children, our youth, our families, and our seniors. Lead us and guide us through the ups and downs of our journey here on earth. 

7. For the sick and shut in, for healing and reconciliation in the broken and wounded areas of our lives. We pray for strength for those battling addictions and mental illness.  

8. O Lord, we pray that you show the faithful departed the vision of your face. Let them rejoice in the contemplation of your presence.
9. For the prayers we hold in our hearts today.  

Prayers: Heavenly Father, as we offer prayer and penance today, we ask that you listen to the prayers we ask through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.