September 3, 2023

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

For Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May our leaders teach us to pray in the abundant mercy of God. May they yield their earthly power to  God’s fidelity toward every human soul.

We pray to the Lord.

For a deeper desire for prayer. May we surrender to the gift of God’s desire for us. May love abound and faithfulness be our way of life.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who labor for others. May our work bring hope for people on earth. May all who labor in daylight and throughout the nighttime find satisfaction and financial security.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who cannot manage their burdens. May the cross free those who carry body pain, emotional turmoil or financial misfortunes. May Christ reveal freedom to all people.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who help relieve the burdens of the earth. May scientists, explorers, farmers and theologians all work together to teach climate awareness. May we all become aware of our role to lift up the cause of the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children in the new school year. May our next generation be open and inquisitive to the beauty and wonder of life. May our emerging talents open new doors for the future.

We pray to the Lord.

For those who wish their lives had turned out differently. May the cross of regret not hinder our lives or our present relationships. May love be found in the here and now.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who live in emotional chaos. May our loved who suffer dementia or memory loss find hope and comfort. May God relax them with each breath they take while on earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead not forgotten among us. May God receive the souls of those who have taught us how to love on earth.

We pray to the Lord.