1 July 2025 - Tuesday of the 13th week in Ordinary Time - St Junípero Serra - prayers of the faithful

Lord Jesus - you are the living word of God. 

Christ Jesus - you call us to be missionary in spirit. 

Lord Jesus - you call us to spread your Gospel message. 

As we celebrate St Junipero Serra on his feast day today, we unite our prayers with his prayers and with all the community of saints: 

1. That we in the Church may grow in unity and love as we manifest Christ’s saving love in the world  . 

2. That through our reception of the Body and Blood of Christ, we may recognize ourselves as part of the Body of Christ and commit ourselves to continuing Christ’s mission. 

3. That we may grow in our awareness of all God’s blessings and make use of all the opportunities to use them for good. 

4. That we may embrace the sufferings and challenges of life with courage and allow God to lead us through them to new life. 

5. For missionaries and for all who spread the Gospel throughout the world. 

6. For the sick and the afflicted. For those in the hospital, hospice, and nursing home. 

7. For the prayers we hold in our hearts today. 

With missionary hearts, we present these prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.