November 12, 2023

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

For our leaders in faith. May Francis, our Pope, and ____, our Bishop, seek wisdom for all people burdened by loss, poverty and injustice.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who wait for the wisdom of justice and lasting peace. May all people who work to pick up the pieces from war and violence be given our hands and resources to survive in such tragedies.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who speak only bitter words. May our words and actions speak of wisdom and goodness. May our relationships be based on love and not fear.

We pray to the Lord,

For people who are bedridden and separated from those they love. May each life on earth bear the mark of God’s love and fidelity. May we seek the stability of wisdom even in our bodily pain and emotional unrest.

We pray to the Lord.

For our children who seek brilliance and hope. May we all learn to play, to laugh and to be ready for love. May wisdom flow within our children and their children.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who feel lost in the dark. May our loved ones living with depression, anxiety and severe dementia be offered a light of faith, hope and love. May we walk together hand and hand to the promise of God’s Kingdom.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who carry the light of faith along our path. May spiritual directors, therapists, and social workers encourage us along our journey. May we discover the light of love within our hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

For people whose faces are stained with tears. May our loved ones who grieve discover hope to continue to live on earth. May we rejoice for our loved ones in heaven.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have taken their last breath. May our beloved dead be led to God’s eternal and gracious Kingdom of Heaven.

We pray to the Lord.