Sunday August 20, 2023

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For our religious leaders in every nation. May we seek the healing gift of Christ Jesus. May we listen attentively to the needs of those who wait for justice.

We pray to the Lord.

For the people of Maui. May those devasted by fires, loss, and grief be held in the love of Christ Jesus. May we help rebuild people’s lives and work to sustain our beautiful and fruitful land.

We pray to the Lord.

For people waiting to be healed. May people who ache for adequate healthcare and affordable medications find justice in our care for every human being.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who begin a new school year. May our youth find their true passions, their gifts and their talents for the common good of our world. May their imaginations be ignited and their hearts be broken open.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who wait for the healing touch of Christ Jesus. May people suffering from mental illness and physical disease find hope and courage to manage their lives.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who long to capture the love and attention of Christ Jesus. May people who cannot bear their suffering find new hope in the miracle of the Lord’s presence. May we find more than scraps to feed us at this Eucharistic Table.

We pray to the Lord.

For vocations to serve within the Church. May our young find ways to support the Church’s life of prayer and service among God’s beloved poor.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who grieve the loss of a loved one. May we steady our lives in the assurance of God’s healing presence.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May our beloved find joy and peace around the banquet of the Kingdom for all eternity.

We pray to the Lord.