July 21, 2024

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Let us pray for Francis, our Pope, and ___, our Bishop. May they serve from the fire of love. May they offer us courage in trying times.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for all political leaders. May we seek the common good and may our leaders discover the grace to lead our nation into a future of hope for the next generation.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for a new measure of quiet this summer. May we take time to rest in the heart of Christ Jesus. May our inner turmoil find solace in moments of prayerful rest and silence.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for peace in our world. May all nations end war and violence. May swords and weapons rest on the ground of peace and hope for the future of the world.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for the next generation of believers. May God inspire our youth to offer their lives in service in the Church. May they realize their vocation and call to live from God’s abiding love.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who live on our streets. May God inspire believers to work for the benefit of people who have lost jobs, employment, and hope for their future.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people suffering from dementia. May we rest our prayer for our loved ones who suffer any disease of the mind. May we be patient through the physical and emotional loss of our loved ones.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for people who seem lost and weary. May God shepherd the wayward into hope and joy. May God collect the searching to himself and send them into the world with new zeal.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who are ill. May God remedy the pain of our loved ones and offer them courage in all suffering.

We pray to the Lord.

Let us pray for our loved ones who have died. May grief be healed in our hearts. May God welcome the dead into their eternal home.

We pray to the Lord.