27 October 2024 - Prayers of the faithful - 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time - prison ministry

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 for our leaders here in the community of St Michael the Archangel. 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 for all of us sick here at CMCF. That we may be healed in body, mind, and spirit. 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 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.