June 25, 2023

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For people who lead our Church. May Francis, our Pope, ___, our Bishop, raise up people diminished by hopelessness and despair. May God, in great mercy, turn toward us.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who feel lost in society’s anguish and hatred. May we erase fear among people and calm the torment of their hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

For families who have lost children to gun violence. May we have the courage to work together toward the well-being of our next generation. May our children be worth more than many sparrows.

We pray to the Lord.

For resources and education toward climate awareness. May we grow in our efforts to work toward healing and rejuvenation of our planet. May God help us heal 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 we all walk together with hope and integrity upon our land.

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 the heat of summer. May they remain curious about their future and our common lives.

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.