Introduction: We commemorate the 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time. In our readings today, we are told of the new life we received through our baptism in Christ. We are challenged to take our crosses and to follow Jesus in the reality of our lives. May we find hope and encouragement in the daily reality of our journey of faith.
Lord Jesus - you proclaim the values of God’s kingdom.
Christ Jesus - you call us to listen to God’s prophets in the world.
Lord Jesus - you hear the cry of the poor.
Priest: Loving Father, as we gather here before you at Mass today, we ask that you will hear our prayers and draw us closer to you:
1. We pray for Pope Leo XIV, Bishop Kopacz, and the leaders of our Church. May they show our Church to be a place of welcome for all. We pray to the Lord.
2. We pray for our world leaders. May they work together for the good of humanity. We pray to the Lord.
3. As we gather to celebrate the Eucharist today, we pray that we will seek to proclaim God’s word and more fully do God’s will. We pray to the Lord.
4. We pray for our faith community. May we have a spirit of welcome and hospitality towards the people around us. We pray to the Lord.
5. We pray for the sick and the afflicted of our parish. For all who care for the sick and for our medical professionals. We pray to the Lord.
6. For our first responders. For the men and women serving in the military. For our veterans. We pray to the Lord.
7. For our gardeners and our farmers. For good weather for them. For a bountiful harvest. For those who struggle to put food on their table. We pray to the Lord.
8. For the prayers we hold in the silence of our hearts today. We pray to the Lord.
Priest: Almighty God, you have called us to be children of light in a world of darkness. We ask that you hear our prayers, which come to you through Jesus, your Son, our Lord forever and ever. Amen.
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