3 August 2025 - 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Prayers of the Faithful - prison ministry

Priest: penitential rite:


Lord Jesus - you are our lasting treasure.


Christ Jesus - you call us to share our resources with others. 

Lord Jesus - you lead us to everlasting life. 

Priest: Now let us turn to God with tender and humble hearts, praying for all in need as we present our prayers to God this afternoon:


1. That we in the Church may find fulfillment on our journey of faith. We pray to the Lord. 

2. That those who suffer from hunger, poverty, and unemployment may receive help and assistance they need. We pray for those here at CMCF who suffer from anxiety, depression, mental health issues, and addictions. We pray to the Lord.


3. For judges, attorneys, and all who work in the justice system. That they may exercise their duties with justice and fairness. We pray for justice for all the men and women here at CMCF, and that they be treated with dignity and respect as children of God. We pray to the Lord.


4. For safety from natural disasters. We pray for recovery especially for those recovering from the floods in Texas and the wildfires in California. We pray to the Lord.


5. That we the Catholic community here at CMCF may always put our faith into action, sharing our goodness and virtues with our brothers and sisters. We pray to the Lord.


6. For consecrated religious brothers and sisters, especially for those serving here in the Diocese of Jackson. May the Lord continue to bless them in their vocation. We pray especially for the Carmelites nuns who have been so kind to our Catholic community here at CMCF. We pray to the Lord.

7. We pray for Commissioner Cain, the guards, the wardens, and all who work in MDOC and at CMCF. We pray to the Lord. 


8. That all of us may live out the values of the Eucharist on our journey of faith each day. We pray to the Lord.

9. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts. For our prayer intentions spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord. 


Priest: With humble and faithful hearts, we present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.