July 5, 2026

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope, and __, our Bishop. May they offer comfort to the weary and the lost. May we all rejoice in Christ’s compassion and mercy.

We pray to the Lord.

For peace within our own country. May we live in harmony and justice and welcome the immigrant and those who seek a new life. May people live in hope across our land, from sea to shining sea.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who seek a deeper relationship with Christ Jesus. May we hear in our hearts Christ’s invitation to rest and to find comfort. May love flourish in our lives of honest prayer at this Eucharist.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who bear the confusions and questions of ill-health. May Christ heal us who suffer body pain and the worry of how to pay for healthcare. May we all discover the peace and compassion of Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

For our elders who live behind closed curtains and who suffer a lack of mobility. May Christ embrace those who struggle to care for themselves and who most need emotional support.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who have been abused. For runaways and all youth who wait for a secure and loving home. May Christ shelter our next generation and offer them peace and well-being.

We pray to the Lord.

For renewal of friendships and family life in these summer months. May we truly see our children who teach us to play and our youth who invigorate family life. May our eyes be opened to God’s tender care.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who grieve and who wait for consolation. May God heal our hearts and offer us hope as we live in the sorrow of loss. May the love of Christ become a healing balm for our lives on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our loved ones find the joy of green pastures and the Good Shepherd’s comfort in heaven. May our souls find hope in Christ’s promise of eternal life.

We pray to the Lord.

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June 28, 2026

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For the well-being of Leo, our Pope and ____, our Bishop. May God instill within our leaders a compassionate heart to welcome the weary and the lost.

We pray to the Lord.

For harmony within our nation as we prepare for our 250^th anniversary.  May all people find sufficient housing, adequate food and healthcare. May we know justice in dawn’s early light.

We pray to the Lord.

For peace among nations. May we be a light of hope for all nations under heaven. May peace come to every household and heart.

We pray to the Lord.

For foster parents and parents who have adopted children. May their homes and hearts become a place of genuine hospitality for children lost along the fray.

We pray to the Lord.

For the good of our earth, our fields of growth, and our refreshing waters. May we work toward the benefit of the planet upon which we live.

We pray to the Lord.

For hospitality workers and people who serve us every day. For window washers, caregivers, aides, waitstaff, personal assistants and cashiers. May we recognize the beauty of hospitality and the acceptance of all people.

We pray to the Lord.

For our abandoned poor and people longing for survival. May we take the gospel to heart and reach out to strangers in need. May we offer a cup of water and true hope to all people.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who grieve.  May our grief find sunlight and hope. May we be consoled by God’s mercy and comfort.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our loved ones find eternal rest in the glory of God’s presence. May they stand before the face of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

June 21, 2026

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May they proclaim the gospel with joy and fearlessness. May they serve the Church in Christ’s compassion.

We pray to the Lord.

For lasting peace on earth. May we pray for the end of violence and neglect. May the Church work tirelessly for justice across the globe.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who fear life. May we find comfort in Christ Jesus. May we not live in anguish in our daily lives. May God comfort us when we are weary.

We pray to the Lord.

For the healing of our earth. May we grow in our efforts to work toward healing and rejuvenation of our planet. May God help us sustain the earth upon which we live.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who do not feel worthy to stand upon the earth. May we embrace people who have been abused and shamed in life. May our children be worth more than many sparrows.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill and who live with chronic pain and disease. May we tend to our loved ones who ache for consolation and love.

We pray to the Lord.

For immigrants and those who seek freedom and home. May our hearts welcome the stranger and help them discover their value worth more than many sparrows.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who play in summer and who invest themselves in exploration and travel. May our young find delightful rest in summer and remain curious about their future.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May they be welcomed into a homeland of abundant worth and forgiveness.

We pray to the Lord.

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June 14, 2026

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Leo, our Pope, and for _____, our Bishop. May God inspire our leaders to live the Eucharist among the aging, the lost, and the hungry. May Christ inspire their hearts as they listen to the needs of their people.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new vigor in our call to serve the weary and forgotten. May our hearts rejoice in the Eucharist we share. May God send us forth to serve the vulnerable as we ache for justice on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For people whose lives are torn apart from violence and war. May we not grow numb to people who survive tragedy and loss. May our work on earth bring peace and security.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who feel unmotivated to pray. May Christ embrace us when we feel discouraged, lost or depressed. May Christ heal every wounded heart with serenity and tenderness.

We pray to the Lord.

For young people who worry about their future. May Christ call our young people by name to serve with genuine gratitude.  May Christ become solace for all who fret about what is to come.

We pray to the Lord.

For families on summer vacation. May rituals of travel or rest help restore our relationships.  May we deepen our communion with our loved ones.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who live with disabilities. May the Good Shepherd support people who struggle with mobility.  May Christ be our stability when life is difficult and treacherous.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who grieve the loss of friendships.  May the Good Shepherd lead us all into healthy and supportive relationships. May we accept the love Christ has for us.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May Christ lead our beloved into the great mystery of the Kingdom of God.

We pray to the Lord.

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June 7, 2026

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

For integrity and justice within our Church. May Leo, our Pope, and all leaders feed on the wisdom of Christ. May they serve to unite the Body of Christ here on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved poor who survive in food deserts. May all people have access to sufficient and nutritious food to serve their bodies and futures.

We pray to the Lord.

For our family members who feed on loneliness. May people know true belonging and care within our churches. May God offer a feast of forgiveness and tenderness.

We pray to the Lord.

For the renewal of the Eucharist within our worshipping assemblies. May we see the Body of Christ on our altars and on our street corners. May we receive the Body of Christ at Mass and become the Body of Christ in our daily lives.

We pray to the Lord.

For the support of our earth to provide ample food for our survival. May we protect our lands and our farmers who work persistently for the support of life.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who survive on our streets by eating from dumpsters. May people with addictions and mental anguish know true food of love, hope, and nourishment from our churches.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who feast on regret and shame. May Christ offer forgiveness, mercy and hope to all in anguish on earth. May the Blood of Christ pour forth love upon the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For blood donors, organ donors, and for people who sacrifice to care for our ailing bodies.  May the food of mercy fill our hospitals and trauma units.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May our loved ones who have nourished our souls with love now find new life for all eternity.

We pray to the Lord.