Introduction: Jesus teaches us today that we should approach God in our prayers with persistence and hope. He assures us that our heavenly Father listens to our prayers, as he knows our needs. Our lives are in God’s hands, so may we pray that God watch over us, forgive us our sins, and have mercy on us.
Priest - penitential rite:
Lord Jesus - you died and rose again to save us from sin.
Christ Jesus - you teach us how to pray.
Lord Jesus - in you we find the path to holiness.
Priest: As Jesus teaches us to be persistent in our prayers and to ask God for the help we need, may we have the courage to persist in the prayers that we hold in our hearts today:
1. That we in the Church may live out the words of the Lord’s prayer in our words and in our actions. We pray to the Lord.
2. That we may always seeks forgiveness for our sins and extend that forgiveness to those who sin against us. We pray to the Lord.
3. For an end to violence, war, and terrorism in the world. We pray for peace, justice, and healing in our local communities in Mississippi and throughout the United States. We pray to the Lord.
4. We pray for farmers and gardeners who provide us our daily bread. We pray to the Lord.
5. That our grandparents, great-grandparents and all seniors may enjoy health and vitality as they pass on their faith and wisdom to others generations. We pray to the Lord.
6. For our first responders, our veterans, and the men and women currently serving in the military. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. For our prayers spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: Heavenly Father, we ask that as you graciously hear the prayers we make today, you help us to understand and accept your response. We make these prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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