8 June 2025 - prayers of the faithful - Pentecost - prison ministry

Priest - penitential rite 

Lord Jesus - you send us the Holy Spirit as our advocate. 

Christ Jesus - you are seated at the right hand of the father. 

Lord Jesus - you call us to a life of discipleship. 

Prayers:

Priest: In faith and confidence on this joyful Pentecost weekend, we bring our prayers to our loving and merciful God:

1. For the Holy Catholic Church, for Pope Leo XIV and for all our bishops, priests, deacons, and lay leaders, that they be guided by the Holy Spirit as they lead the people of God. We pray to the Lord. 

2. For the leaders of the nations, that they would develop the fruits of the Spirit, and act with love, kindness, and peace. We pray to the Lord. 

3. For our Catholic community here at CMCF and for our needs: that we may act as witnesses to Christ’s love and mercy as we love our brother as ourselves. We pray to the Lord. 

4. That all Christians open themselves up to the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. We pray to the Lord. 

5. For those who are sick, suffering, homeless, or unemployed. For the poor and those suffering from addictions and mental illness. For healing and wholeness. We pray to the Lord. 

6. For our family members and loved ones who have died. For their entry into eternal life.  We pray to the Lord. 

7. For justice for all of us in our lives. We pray to the Lord. 

8. For our own needs and intentions that we now recall in our hearts. We pray to the Lord. 

Priest: We lift up our prayers today and ask for the gifts of the Spirit to animate our lives of faith. We present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our risen Lord forever and ever.