Introduction: We gather around the table of the Lord at Mass today as Jesus teaches us about humility in the Gospel. May we approach our life of faith and the Eucharistic table with humility and love, recognizing God’s grace at work in our lives and the universal call to holiness.
Priest: Penitential Rite:
Lord Jesus - you welcomed those on the margins of society.
Christ Jesus - you are the mediator of the new covenant.
Lord Jesus - you show us the way to God’s kingdom.
Priest: Jesus invites his disciples to turn to the Father with their needs. Let us humbly present our prayers to our heavenly Father:
1. As we commemorate Labor Day weekend, we pray the nations of the world ensure that those who work may earn a living wage and are provided safe working conditions. We pray to the Lord.
2. For the unemployed and for those looking for work. May God lead them to where they need to be. We pray to the Lord.
3. That those who struggle with grief, hardship, or doubt know the support of our faith community. We pray to the Lord.
4. That we in the Church always welcome the poor, the forsaken, and those on the peripheries, showing them that in God’s eyes they are respected and exalted. We pray to the Lord.
5. For our seminarians and for those in the diaconate candidate program. For Hunter and Chris as they continue their journey to the diaconate. We pray to the Lord.
6. For those who have suffered tragedy or loss. That they receive consolation in their faith and the help they need. 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: Heavenly Father, as we are invited to your feast, may we accept your mercy and generosity and pass it on to those in need. We present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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