Prayers of the faithful - 24 July 2023 - Wednesday of the 16th week in Ordinary Time

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

Christ Jesus - you call all Christians to unity. 

Lord Jesus - you call us to works of mercy. 

Prayers of the faithful:

Priest -  As disciples of Christ on our journey of faith, we present our prayers and concerns to our loving and merciful Father: 

1. For our Holy Father Pope Francis, for our Bishops and for all Church leaders, that they lead the people in proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel. We pray to the Lord.

2. For our political and governmental leaders, that they will help us guard the dignity of all human life, especially the unborn and the most vulnerable.  We pray to the Lord.

3. For all who are suffering from the hot summer weather. We pray to the Lord.

4. That we the local Church may be a place of welcome and spiritual  renewal. We pray to the Lord.

5. For all who keep us safe in society: for first responders, for the men and women in the military, and for our medical professionals. In gratitude for the sacrifices they make. We pray to the Lord.

6. For the repose of the souls of the faithful departed, for their entry into eternal life.  For the souls in purgatory.  We pray to the Lord.

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

Priest - As we ask you to send us the presence of the Holy Spirit to help heal our world, we present our prayers through your Son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.