Sunday, February 25, 2024

prayers of the faithful - Thursday of the third week of Lent - 7 March 2024

Lord Jesus - you bring us hope. 

Christ Jesus - you bring us new life. 

Lord Jesus - you give us encouragement on our journey of faith. 

PRIEST: We bring our prayers to the Lord for our needs, the needs of the Church, and the needs of the world. 

1. We pray that as we continue our Lenten journey, that Christ may breathe new life into his church and into his church leaders.  

2. That our eyes, minds, and hearts be open to the holiness of creation and to the ways we can reach out to our brothers and sisters. We pray that we all may be God’s stewards of God’s creation. 

3. That the Lord will continue to guide our governmental leaders in strength and wisdom as they lead us in justice and peace. We pray for peace in those places torn apart by war and violence, especially in Ukraine and the holy land. 

4. That all of the sick receive the assistance that they need.  In gratitude for our medical professionals and caregivers of the sick.  

5. For strength and courage to bear our crosses and sufferings with patience and courage. 

6. For all who are recovering for natural disasters, that they receive the assistance they need for recovery. 

7. For those prayers we hold in our hearts. 

PRIEST: Heavenly Father, we thank you for the blessings you give us in life and we thank you for your grace that helps us meet our challenges.  We present these prayers to you through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  AMEN. 

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