August 4, 2024

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

For courage in our Church. May God endow Pope Francis and ___, our Bishop with joy from the Eucharist to serve beyond measure the people of the world.

We pray to the Lord.

For a deeper reverence toward the Sacred Eucharist. May God’s presence be in our hearts as we break bread and share the mystery of love in our world.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new vision of hope in our world. May we seek gospel justice and integrity in our every action on the earth.

We pray to the Lord.

For people starving for kindness. May we let go of false judgements of people and gladden the lives of our neighbors.

We pray to the Lord.

For people ravaged by storms, floods and droughts. May we work diligently to house people who have lost homes from natural disasters throughout the world.

We pray to the Lord.

For bread bakers, restaurant owners, and food delivery drivers. May all who embark to feed others find consolation, satisfaction and safety in their livelihood.

We pray to the Lord.

For people suffering from ill health and body pain. May we all seek the healing grace of God and help our neighbor in time of need.

We pray to the Lord.

For children who are malnourished throughout the world. May we feed our next generation with sufficient bread and sufficient hope for their future. May we learn to feast on God’s care and protection.

We pray to the Lord.

For our relatives and friends who have died. May our beloved dead find eternal life in the beauty of God’s eternal face.

We pray to the Lord.