October 8, 2023

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Let us pray for our leaders in faith. May we all seek the fruit of God’s Kingdom. May we set our sights on caring for one another in the name of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people living with crippling anxiety. May we help ease the emotional burdens of our loved ones with patience and tenderness.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all healthcare workers. May the people who bathe the bodies of our loved ones, those who diagnose disease, those who stay awake in the nighttime, and those who prescribe medications, all find hope and comfort in their dedication.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who long to be loved. May the emotional burdens that keep us isolated be released in the loving care of Christ Jesus. May we all find comfort in God’s extraordinary mercy.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for families who need food and housing. May we work diligently for the benefit of our neighbors to find sustaining protection. May God send angels of mercy to safeguard our children.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for the end of war and violence. May our emotional burdens be eased in peace and harmony. May killings end and gunfire be replaced with the fires of love and integrity on our city streets.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray to live the message of God’s Kingdom on earth. May the harmony of heaven be manifest on earth. May justice be born among all peoples and nations.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for miracles when families are threatened by abuse. May our loved ones find emotional support when family members turn on one another with violence. May we learn the signs of abuse to keep our children from harm.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who have died. May grief be eased for those who have taken their last breath. May the dead find home in the shelter of God’s forgiveness and mercy.

We pray to the Lord.