July 7, 2024

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For all who lead us in faith. For Francis, our Pope, for ___, our Bishop. May they inspire us in the love and wisdom of Christ Jesus.

We pray to the Lord.

For God’s beloved poor. May hope be restored for people who have lost housing and employment. May the hungry be nourished and the ill find healing and hope.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who endure summer storms. May hope be offered to people devastated by hurricanes and tornados, floods and droughts, and severe weather throughout our world.

We pray to the Lord.

For wisdom in our family relationships. May prayer unite us in love and honesty. May wisdom flourish in our day and in our hearts.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new vision to see clearly the dignity and well-being of people. May we not be strangers to the stories of one another. May we not rely on old and negative stereotypes about others.

We pray to the Lord.

For wisdom in our political systems and policies. May we seek good and beauty, hope and lasting peace in all our decisions.

We pray to the Lord.

For the well-being and healing of our earth. May we be instruments of education and justice for the future of our planet. May we discover new ways to feed our children and their children.

We pray to the Lord.

For all who grieve the loss of jobs, health, and memories of the past. May our grief turn into joy in our present relationships.

We pray to the Lord.

For our beloved dead. May all who sleep in Christ find light, happiness and peace.

We pray to the Lord.