Introduction: We gather at Mass today as a family of faith. We are called to express our faith and deepen our faith as we celebrate around the altar of the Lord and as we receive the Eucharist together. Today our mass is dedicated to the Catholic value of the respect for human life as we commemorate October as Respect Life Month.
Priest: Penitential Rite:
Lord Jesus - you hear the cry of the poor and the oppressed.
Christ Jesus - you love us with all your heart.
Lord Jesus - you call us to carry our crosses.
Priest: Let us approach our heavenly Father in our prayers today with faith and hope:
1. As we begin Respect Life Month, we unite our prayers with the prayers of the Blessed Mother, that we may build a culture that respects every human life. We pray to the Lord.
2. For those who are distressed or suļ¬ering in body, mind, or spirit. For healing and wholeness in their lives. We pray to the Lord.
3. That our Church leaders and governmental leaders may work together to bring about peace and reconciliation in our world. We pray to the Lord.
4. That all who gather for Mass today live out the values of the Eucharist in
their everyday lives, bringing hope to the worldduring this jubilee year of hope. We pray to the Lord.
5. For the faithful departed, that the vision of their heavenly destiny bring them peace and fulfillment in God’s eternal kingdom. We pray to the Lord.
6. For all missionaries and for all who proclaim the Gospel in the world, that the Lord fill them with strength and courage. We pray to the Lord.
7. For the respect for human life from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death, especially the unborn and the most vulnerable in
society. We pray to the Lord.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts today. For all our prayer intentions spoken and unspoken. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: Heavenly Father, we thank you for the blessing you give us in our life lives. We thank you for your grace that helps us meet our challenges in life.
We present our prayers through your son Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever. AMEN.
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