July 16, 2023

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For the unity of our Universal Church. May the seeds of compassion grow richly among people who are cast aside, forgotten, and in need of the basics of life. May seeds of harmony spring up forever.

We pray to the Lord.

For farmers and all who tend the earth’s soil. May God plant hope upon our earth to provide food for the nations.  May the seed of peace spring up forever in our lives.

We pray to the Lord.

For the good fruits of our labors. May the actions of all believers bring renewed reconciliation and concord among families and nations of people.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who will vacation this summer. May we all find rest and harmony while the sun is high. May our lakes, oceans, and mountains be reminders of our need to care for ourselves and the planet we enjoy.

We pray to the Lord.

For the good seeds of love planted by Christ alone. May we receive in our daily prayer the richness of God’s fidelity toward us. May we live lightly upon the earth bearing the good fruit of justice and harmony.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who cannot care for themselves. May our ill be loved and the good seeds of God’s healing be manifest in our actions and concerns for the sick and marginalized.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have been abused and life’s potential taken from them. May God plant hope deeply in the hearts of people who bear the pain of negligence and cruelty. May hope spring up in love.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who bear the sorrow of loss from mass shootings and hatred. May we all pause upon the earth. May we tread lightly so to see the value of all human life.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who have died in recent days. May the seeds of faith lead to the full harvest of God’s Kingdom. May they rest in eternal light and glory in the sight of Christ our Savior.

We pray to the Lord.