23 July 2024 - Prayers of the faithful - Tuesday of the 16th week of Ordinary Time

Lord Jesus - you are the beloved son of the Father.

Christ Jesus - you are our savior and our redeemer. 

Lord Jesus - you proclaim the kingdom of God. 

Prayers of the faithful:

Priest: The Lord hears the cry of the poor.  Let us turn him with our needs, the needs of the Church, and the needs of the world: 

1. That our Church leaders, including Bishop Joseph Kopacz and Pope Francis, bear witness to our love of neighbor.  We pray to the Lord. 

2. That our governmental leaders may work toward peace and toward an end to war, terrorism and violence.  We pray to the Lord. 

3. That individuals and communities may treat the earth with dignity and respect, prudently using its resources. We pray to the Lord.

4. That all people may have access to affordable housing, health care, and education.  We pray to the Lord.  

5. That all of us may grow in our love and our understanding of the Eucharist, living out the spirit of the Eucharist each day. We pray to the Lord. 

6. That the members of our Church community may welcome the stranger, shelter the homeless, and foster a community of forgiveness and love.  We pray to the Lord.

7. That the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts be heard by our loving Father.  We pray to the Lord.

Priest: Saving God, your mercy heals our wounds.  Hear and answer the prayers we offer through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.