Prayers of the faithful - 30 June 2024 - 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Introduction: In our Gospel today, Jesus tells Jairus to not be afraid, to just have faith. When are called to faith, especially in those difficult moments in our lives: when we are mourning for a loved one, when we are lost, when we are anxious about our reality, when we or a loved one is struggling with health issues, when we are worried about our country or the world. As we gather today for Mass and praise God, may the words of God encourage us today.

Priest: Penitential Act:

Lord Jesus - you bring healing to the sick - Lord have mercy. Christ Jesus - you raise us to new life - Christ have mercy.

Lord Jesus - you call us to faith and renewal - Lord have mercy.

Prayers of the faithful:

Priest: Let us place our trust in God, who created us to be imperishable and who rejoices in our redemption. Let us give voice to our needs and those of our brothers and sisters:

1. That we in the Church may bring comfort, life, and joy to those who mourn, to those who are suffering, and to those who are anxious or depressed. We pray to the Lord.

2. For those who suffer from chronic illnesses or long-term disabilities. That they may find strength to persevere with the help of family, friends, and caregivers. We pray to the Lord.

3. As we celebrate our nation’s independence day this upcoming week, may we also recognize the unity we have as a nation and to give thanks for the many blessings God has bestowed upon us. We pray to the Lord.

4. That we may work for an end to violence across the nation. We pray to the Lord.

5. For the men and women who serve in the military. For our veterans. For our first responders. We pray to the Lord.

6. That we may share our abundance with those in need, imitating Christ, we pray to the Lord.

7. For healing for the sick and the shut-in. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed. We pray to the Lord.

8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. We pray to the Lord.

Priest: Loving God, you offer your healing touch to those in need. Heal us of our maladies, whether physical, spiritual, or communal, as you grant the prayers we make, through the one who brought new life to the world, Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.