5 October 2025 - prayers of the faithful - 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time - prison ministry

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. We pray that we may build a culture that respects every human life in our families, in our communities, and at CMCF. We pray to the Lord.

2. For those who are distressed or suffering in body, mind, or spirit. For healing and wholeness in their lives. We pray especially for those struggling with mental health issues and addictions.  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 from our Community of St Michael the Archangel may 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 our family members and loved ones who have died, 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 that all of us in the St Michael Catholic community may be missionary in spirit. 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.