July 30, 2023

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For beauty and integrity within our Church. May our leaders reach deeply into the mystery of God within their hearts and come to know the pearl of faith and the value of human life.

We pray to the Lord.

For life without war and violence. May we seek the peace of Christ within our nation and world. May our inner turmoil be washed away in prayer and reflection.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who live without rest or comfort on the earth. May our beloved poor who sleep on concrete and who search for food in dumpsters find true rest and solace. May they find shelter, nourishing food, and gentle healthcare.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who blame others for the outcome of their lives. May all people come to know the pearl of God’s love within their hearts. May we all find hope within our emotions, within our hearts, within our decisions.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who hesitate to express themselves. May our children not be afraid of their true gifts and talents. May they not censor their true gifts and inner resources.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who cannot trust God. May we all learn to let go of control and live in God’s grace and faithfulness. May our angry cease and our resentments turn into hope.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who face ill health and questions about their future. May they discover the pearl of God’s healing and fidelity.

We pray to the Lord.

For healthy vacations and rest for families in summer months. May our relationships rest upon respect and love in our weeks of rejuvenation.

We pray to the Lord.

For eternal rest for our loved ones who have died. May they discover forever the pearl of great price, the glory of God’s everlasting face.

We pray to the Lord.