Introduction: As the Lord tells us today that even faith as small as a mustard seed can do great things in our lives, let us open our minds and hearts today to God’s presence in word and sacrament.
Lord Jesus - you spoke as a prophet.
Christ Jesus - you call us to faith.
Lord Jesus - you call us your brothers and sisters.
PRIEST: With faith in God, the giver of every good gift, let us now bring our needs before the Lord:
1. For our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and for all our Church leaders, that they will continue to lead the Church in proclaiming the Good News of Christ, we pray to the Lord.
2. For our governmental officials, that they may protect the least among us, especially those who are marginalized by society, we pray to the Lord.
3. For all of us gathered together in prayer at Mass today, that all that is unworthy in our lives may be pruned away and all that is true be nourished, we pray to the Lord.
4. For the sick in mind, body, or spirit; for the lonely and the abused; and for those who suffer in any way, that they may be comforted by the Holy Spirit, we pray to the Lord.
5. That catechists continue to deepen their love of the word of God, and those seeking membership in the Church hear the word with open hearts, we pray to the Lord.
6. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, for their entry into eternal life, we pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers that we hold in the silence of our hearts, for all our intentions spoken and unspoken, we pray to the Lord.
PRIEST: Merciful Father, hear the prayers we bring to you today. Help us to acknowledge your greatness and so yield a harvest of faith, hope, and love. We ask this through Christ, our Lord forever and ever. Amen.
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