Introduction: We gather today in the presence of God and our neighbor to worship God and to receive our Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. In our Mass today, may we humble ourselves before the Lord, acknowledging our dependence upon him in all things. Today, we celebrate World Mission Sunday.
Lord Jesus - you are the everlasting sign of reconciliation.
Christ Jesus - you listen to the prayers of the poor and the needy.
Lord Jesus - you are the source of salvation.
Priest: The Lord hears the prayers of the poor, the oppressed, the lowly, and those who faithfully serve the Lord. Acknowledging our own sinfulness and poverty, we petition God for justice and mercy:
For the Church, on World Mission Sunday, that we may always continue the Lord’s mission of bringing Good News to the poor, peace to the troubled, and hope to the lonely, let us pray to the Lord.
For missionaries throughout the world, that the Lord will keep them safe from harm and threat of persecution as they follow in the footsteps of the first disciples, let us pray to the Lord.
For a bountiful harvest from farms, orchards, and vineyards, that the fruits of the harvest may feed plenty and that the laborers of the harvest receive just payment, let us pray to the Lord.
For the widowed, the orphan, and the stranger, that they may be cared for by loved ones and enjoy the companionship of family and friends, let us pray to the Lord.
For healing of body, mind and spirit, for reconciliation in broken relationship, and for peace in our land, let us pray to the Lord.
For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, for their entry into eternal life, let us pray to the Lord.
For the prayers that we hold in the silence of our hearts, for all of our intentions both spoken and unspoken, let us pray to the Lord.
Priest: Heavenly Father, may you watch over all of us and grant peace to your people. We present these prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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