July 23, 2023

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For our prayerful leaders and guides. May our mentors, educators, and spiritual directors guide us into the mystery of God’s presence within us. May we find by grace alone the pearl of great price.

We pray to the Lord.

For families who struggle to find healing.  May their tensions and disagreements be healed. May they discover the beauty of their relationships.  

We pray to the Lord.

For the people of Ukraine. May violence and destruction cease. May the people and land heal from such trauma and loss.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who hesitate to believe in God’s mercy. May the smallest seed of hope grow without measure in every heart on earth. May we all surrender to God’s fidelity within us.

We pray to the Lord.

For courage to let go of the past. May we not cling to life as we once lived it. May we find the freedom to live in the present and discover the life God has for us.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who live behind locked doors and closed draperies. May people living with depression discover a flicker of hope that opens light to their souls and relationships.

We pray to the Lord.

For new life among our abandoned poor. May our sisters and brothers who make their homes on the streets discover help and comfort among God’s people.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill and without adequate insurance. May our healthcare systems serve people who most need to experience healing and justice.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died and now rest in the green meadows of the Good Shepherd. May we grieve our families and friends with hope and peace.

We pray to the Lord.