September 1, 2024

Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

For our leaders in faith, Francis, our Pope, and __, our Bishop. May they humbly welcome the word of God in their lives to deepen their service among people.

We pray to the Lord.

For reconciliation and peace in our world. May wars cease and conflict melt away as we practice hope in our earthly lives.

We pray to the Lord.

For truth and fidelity in our relationships. May we practice what we preach and remain faithful to God’s command to love one another.

We pray to the Lord.

For those who teach and instruct our children. May this school year bring new awareness of the needs of humanity to inspire our children in the common good.

We pray to the Lord.

For hope among people living with despair. May we listen attentively to the stories of grief and loss, of neglect and misfortune. May kindness be lived among strangers and friends.

We pray to the Lord.

For the end of hypocrisy and violence. May sarcasm be tempered and angry diminish. May integrity mend every relationship under heaven.  

We pray to the Lord.

For people lost among homelessness and addiction. May housing be affordable for all people, and sobriety inspire hope in family relationships.

We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill and in need of medical care. May our loved ones find courage in every illness and disease. May healing be welcome in every human heart.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died. May our beloved dead find true shelter in the love of God for all eternity.

We pray to the Lord.