12 July 2026 - prayers of the faithful for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle A - prison ministry

Lord Jesus - you call us to provide fertile soil for God in our lives. 

Christ Jesus - you are the holy word of God. 

Lord Jesus - you are our savior and our redeemer. 

Priest: After listening to God’s word at mass today, we now turn to God in prayer, asking for the grace and strength to accept his Word and to do God’s will.

 1. That we the baptized may sow the seed of Christ’s Good News throughout the world and help to bring about a rich harvest. We pray to the Lord.  

2. That creation may be set free from corruption and pollution as we humans show greater care for all that God has made. May we be good stewards of God’s creation.  We pray to the Lord.  

3.  For those living in areas of famine or drought. For those affected by storms or natural disasters. We pray to the Lord. 

4. For those suffering with illnesses, disease, addictions, or mental health issues. May the Holy Spirit may come to them in mercy, relieve their pain and their afflictions, and grant them healing and wholeness. We pray to the Lord.  

5. Despite the difficulties and challenges we face on our journey of faith, may we have faith that God is always at work in us, no matter what our reality may be. We pray to the Lord. 

6. For all who have died, especially our loved ones and family members. May they rejoice in the mercy of God and the triumph of the resurrection. We pray to the Lord. 

7. For our children and our families. May the Lord continue to bless them on their journey. May they feel our love and prayers.  We pray to the Lord. 

8. For the men in the BMU program. For the men here at CMCF in the hospice and infirmary. We pray to the Lord. 

9. In silence, we pray to the God of Mercy for our own prayer intentions and for the special prayer intentions of others. We pray to the Lord. 

 Priest:  Creator God, you nourish us with your Word that we may have life.  Open our ears that we may clearly hear you speaking to us and make our hearts fertile soil in which your Word may take root and bear much fruit.  We make these through Jesus Christ, our Lord forever and ever.  Amen.