Introduction: In our Gospel reading today, the blind man Bartimaeus has faith that Jesus can heal him and make him see. Jesus states that it is his faith that has saved him, that he should go forth on his way. At that, his sight was restored. We can be blind in different ways in life. Sometimes, we have a hard time seeing through the eyes of faith. Like Bartimaeus, may we have complete faith in Jesus, in his ability to help us through the lens of faith.
Penitential rite - Priest -
Lord Jesus - You are our joy.
Christ Jesus - You are our strength. Lord Jesus - You are our hope.
Priest: With confidence in God’s love and mercy, we bring our prayers to God the Father:
1. For all who are called to lead the Church, that they guide the faithful in the way of love. We pray to the Lord.
2. For those who have their lives restricted by anger or fear of prejudice, that they have their eyes opened. We pray to the Lord.
3. For the sick and their caregivers, that they may be healed and strengthened, we pray to the Lord.
4. For all Christians, that the may seek the Lord fearlessly in the reality of their lives, we pray to the Lord.
5. That the Eucharistic renewal bring about a greater appreciation for the presence of Christ’s body in the Church and in our brothers and sisters. We pray to the Lord.
6. That the Gospel of Life influence our words and actions in daily life. We pray to the Lord.
7. That God’s perpetual light may shine on our friends and loved ones who have ended their days here on earth. We also pray for the souls in a process of purification in purgatory. We pray to the Lord.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts today. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: Heavenly Father, be attentive to our needs and the needs of our brothers and sisters and grant them according to your will. We present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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