Introduction: In the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus illustrates to us what it means to show love to our neighbor in need. If this undesirable Good Samaritan is the only person in the parable willing to minister to the injured man, we are called to do the same, ministering to anyone in need, no matter how different they are. May we heed this lesson today in the reality of our modern world.
Lord Jesus - you reveal the fullness of God’s kingdom.
Christ Jesus - you call us to love God with all our hearts.
Lord Jesus - you are the source of our strength on our journey.
Prayers of the faithful
Priest: Our of love of God and love of our neighbor, let us offer our prayers to God for our needs and the needs of the world, knowing that God’s love has no bounds:
1. That we in the Church may be a visible sign of respect, love, and kindness for all humankind as we minister to those in need. We pray to the Lord.
2. For our political leaders, that they may help make the world a more compassionate, more cooperative place. We pray to the Lord.
3. For paramedics, first responders, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals. For all who treat the ill and the injured. We pray to the Lord. 4. For victims of crime and abuse. That they may receive compassion, mercy, and justice as they try to recover from their experiences. We pray to the Lord.
5. For our faith community at Holy Savior and Immaculate Conception. That we may put our faith into action by responding with love and mercy to those who are afflicted or suffering. We pray to the Lord.
6. That all of us may be ambassadors of hope in the world during this Jubilee year of hope. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. For our prayer intentions spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: Loving God, may we follow your example and take your commandments to heart as we look to you to answer our needs. Through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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