Prayers of the faithful - 16 January 2024 - Tuesday of the 2nd week in Ordinary Time

Lord Jesus - you are a light in the world. 

Christ Jesus - you are our Good Shepherd. 

Lord Jesus - you are our savior and redeemer.  

As we come together in prayer and worship today, we present our prayers to our heavenly Father: 

1. For the leaders of government and the leaders of the Church, that they may lead the people in God’s justice and peace. 

2. That all Christian wives and husbands be blessed and strengthened so that the love of God may be made visible to the world. 

3. For all members of religious communities, that their way of life continue to be a witness to the world. 

4. For the grace for us to live free from worry or anxiety, that we be confident in God’s victory over sin and evil.  

5. For those discerning a vocation in the Church, that the Holy Spirit will lead them and guide them in their decisions. 

6. For healing for the sick in body, mind, and spirit. 

7. For the prayer intentions we hold in our hearts today. 

Loving Father, we ask that you lead us down the right paths in life.  We present these prayers through your son, Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.