3 July 2025 - Prayers of the faithful - feast of St Thomas Apostle

Lord Jesus - you call us into a life of discipleship. 

Christ Jesus - you are the living word of God. 

Lord Jesus - you call us to repentance and conversion.   

PRIEST: As we celebrate St Thomas the Apostle today on his feast day, we present our prayers to our loving and merciful God:

1. For all of our Church leaders who lead us and guide us in the faith.  May they help us grow in wisdom and charity.  

2. In the missionary spirit of St Thomas, we pray for all the missionaries throughout the world, for all who spread the word of God to others. We pray for the country of India and the Indian priests serving in our Diocese, for the land where St Thomas first spread the Gospel. 

3. For all children and youth, may the Lord continue to lead them, guide them, and bless them in their summer travels and activities.  

4. That all of us may grow in the our love of the Eucharist and may we live each day as people of the Eucharist.  

5. For the sick and shut-ins and for the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, we pray to the Lord.  

6. That all of us we sow the seeds of hope in the world as we celebrate the Jubilee year of hope. 

7. For those prayers we hold in our hearts today.  

PRIEST: You called St Thomas to be a missionary of your Gospel.  Help each one of us to recognize our missionary calling.  We present these prayers to you through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN.